Asked by Jason
which of these reactions if spontaneous?
(a) Fe^0 + Mg +2 --> Mg^0 +Fe+2
(b) Fe+2 + Mg ^0 --> Fe^0 + Mg +2
write the half cell equations for the spontaneous reaction.
which element is oxidized and which is reduced?
(a) Fe^0 + Mg +2 --> Mg^0 +Fe+2
(b) Fe+2 + Mg ^0 --> Fe^0 + Mg +2
write the half cell equations for the spontaneous reaction.
which element is oxidized and which is reduced?
Answers
Answered by
DrBob222
Look up the reduction potentials and calculate Ecell. If Ecell is positive the reaction is spontaneous.
The element oxidized is the element that lost electrons. Reduction is the gain of electrons.
The element oxidized is the element that lost electrons. Reduction is the gain of electrons.
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