Write a balanced half-reaction for the reduction of gaseous nitrogen (n2) to aqueous hydrazine (n2h4) in basic aqueous solution.

N₂(g) + 4H⁺(aq) + 4e⁻ → N₂H₄(aq)

Explanation:

The half reaction for the reaction for the reduction of gaseous nitrogen to aqueous hydrazine is;

N₂(g) → N₂H₄(aq)

The balancing the atoms in the half reaction. Hydrogen atom is balanced by adding hydrogen ions (H⁺)

We have;

N₂(g) + 4H⁺(aq) → N₂H₄(aq)

Then we balance the charge on both sides by adding electrons where the positive charge is greater;

we have;

N₂(g) + 4H⁺(aq) + 4e⁻ → N₂H₄(aq)

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