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.

One of the most energetic redox reactions is that between F₂ gas and lithium metal.

(a) Write the half-reactions involved. Label the oxidation half-reaction and the reduction half-reaction.

(b) According to data from Table 19.1, what is E°_cell for this reaction?

Table 19.1