14 H+ + 2 (Mn)2+ + 5 BiO3- → 7 H2O + 2 MnO4- + 5 (Bi)3+

This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:

2 MnII - 10 e- → 2 MnVII (oxidation)

5 BiV + 10 e- → 5 BiIII (reduction)

Mn2+ is a reducing agent, BiO3- is an oxidizing agent.

Reactants:

  • H+
  • Mn2+
  • BiO3-

Products:

  • H2O – Water, oxidane source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27
    • Other names: Water (H2O) source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27, Hydrogen hydroxide (HH or HOH) source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27, Hydrogen oxide source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27
    • Appearance: White crystalline solid, almost colorless liquid with a hint of blue, colorless gas source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27
  • MnO4-
  • Bi3+