**Electrochemistry Study Guide - Comprehensive Review and Practice for Success**
Unlock a clear, structured, and in-depth understanding of electrochemistry with this expertly curated study guide, designed to align with Chapter 20 of "Chemistry: A Molecular Approach" by Tro. This guide is ideal f...
CONCEPT: STANDARD REDUCTION POTENTIALS
● Standard Reduction Potential (Eºred) is a tendency of a species to gain _____________ from another species.
□ Recall: Reduction is ________ of electrons, while oxidation is ________ of electrons.
□ Eºred values are measured at standard conditions: 25ºC, 1 atm, ____ M solution and pH = ____.
- ________ Eºred, more likely ___________ will occur.
___ Strength of
Oxidizing Agent
___ Strength of
Reducing Agent
EXAMPLE: Determine which of the following will least likely donate an electron?
a) H2 b) Br2 c) Zn2+ d) Cl2 e) Li+
PRACTICE: Rank the given metal ions in order of increasing strength as an oxidizing agent.
Pb2+ (-0.13 V), Mn2+ (-1.18 V), Cu2+ (+0.16 V), Co3+ (+1.82 V), Fe3+ (+0.77 V)
PRACTICE: Determine which species can oxidize Br2.
a) Fe3+ b) Ni2+ c) H+ d) F2
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