A hypothetical metal ( M ) forms coating of Sn when placed in SnCl2 solution. When a strip of Ni is placed in MCl2 solution a coating of M forms on the nickel surface. a) Compare the strengths of Ni , Sn and M as an oxidizing agent. ____ _____ ____ Strongest ox ag weakest ox ag   Predict which pair will give a reaction , Ni + Sn+2 or Sn + Ni+2 (explain very shortly )

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A hypothetical metal ( M ) forms coating of Sn when placed in SnCl2 solution. When a strip of Ni is placed in MCl2 solution a coating of M forms on the nickel surface.

a) Compare the strengths of Ni , Sn and M as an oxidizing agent.

____ _____ ____

Strongest ox ag weakest ox ag

 

Predict which pair will give a reaction , Ni + Sn+2 or Sn + Ni+2 (explain very shortly )

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