Topical Questions These questions are keyed to the major topics in the chapter. Usually...

Topical Questions

These questions are keyed to the major topics in the chapter. Usually a question that is answered at the back of this book is paired with a similar one that is not.

Consider these half-reactions:

(a) Which is the weakest oxidizing agent?

(b) Which is the strongest oxidizing agent?

(c) Which is the strongest reducing agent?

(d) Which is the weakest reducing agent?

(e) Will Sn (s) reduce Ag⁺(aq) to Ag(s)?

(f ) Will Hg (l) reduce Sn²⁺(aq) to Sn(s)?

(g) Name the ions that can be reduced by Sn(s).

(h) Which metals can be oxidized by Ag⁺(aq)?