Asked by James
Based on the standard reduction potentials given below, which species is most likely to be oxidized?
Ag+ + e- → Ag, Eo= 0.80 V
Cu2+ + 2e- → Cu, Eo= 0.34 V
Zn2+ + 2e- → Zn, Eo= -0.76 V
Cd2+ + 2e- → Cd, Eo= -0.40 V
I thought the answer would be Zn2+ that'd be most likely to be oxidized because it has the lowest Standard reduction potential, but it was wrong and I'm not sure why.
Ag+ + e- → Ag, Eo= 0.80 V
Cu2+ + 2e- → Cu, Eo= 0.34 V
Zn2+ + 2e- → Zn, Eo= -0.76 V
Cd2+ + 2e- → Cd, Eo= -0.40 V
I thought the answer would be Zn2+ that'd be most likely to be oxidized because it has the lowest Standard reduction potential, but it was wrong and I'm not sure why.
Answers
Answered by
DrBob222
Not Zn^2+. It's Zn and for the reason you cite. Zn ==> Zn^2+ + 2e has the highest oxidation potential
There are no AI answers yet. The ability to request AI answers is coming soon!
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.