You are given the reaction Cu + HNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + NO + H2O. Half-reactions: First: 3 upper C u right arrow 3 upper C u superscript 2 plus, plus 6 e superscript minus. Second: 2 upper N superscript 5 plus, plus 6 e superscript minus right arrow 2 upper N superscript 2 plus. Complete the final balanced equation based on the half-reactions. Cu + HNO3 Right arrow. Cu(NO3)2 + NO + H2O

Explanation:

You are given the reaction Cu + HNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + NO + H2O.

Half-reactions:

First: 3 upper C u right arrow 3 upper C u superscript 2 plus, plus 6 e superscript minus. Second: 2 upper N superscript 5 plus, plus 6 e superscript minus right arrow 2 upper N superscript 2 plus.

Complete the final balanced equation based on the half-reactions.

⇒ 3Cu +  

⇒ 8HNO3

⇒ 3Cu(NO3)2 +  

⇒ 2NO +  

⇒ 4H2O