oxidation reaction In ---> In³⁺ + 3e ---1) reduction reaction Cd²⁺ + 2e ---> Cd ---2) when balancing the reactions, electrons have to be balanced. to balance the electrons multiple 1st reaction by 2 and 2nd reaction by 3 1) x 2 2) x 3 2In ---> 2In³⁺ + 6e 3Cd²⁺ + 6e ---> 3Cd add the 2 equations to obtain the overall reaction