Which of the following is NOT a step in balancing a redox

reaction in an acidic solution?

W) Write the unbalanced net ionic equation

X) Determine which atoms are oxidized and which atoms are reduced

Y) Balance each half-reaction for O by adding hydroxide (OH') to the side with less oxygen

Z) Balance each half-reaction for H by adding H' to the side with less H
Y) BALANCE EACH HALF-REACTION FOR O BY ADDING HYDROXIDE (OH') TO THE SIDE WITH LESS OXYGEN