Consider the following half-reactions: E° (V) Half-reaction Hg"(aq) + 2e– Hg(1) 0.855V 2H (aq) + 2e -H2(g) 0.000V Mg*(aq) + 2e" – Mg(s) -2.370V (1) The weakest oxidizing agent is: enter formula (2) The strongest reducing agent is: (3) The strongest oxidizing agent is:

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Consider the following half-reactions:
E° (V)
Half-reaction
Hg"(aq) + 2e"
2H* (aq) + 2e
Mg*(aq) + 2e -
Hg(1) 0.855V
H2(g) 0.000V
► Mg(s) -2.370V
(1) The weakest oxidizing agent is:
enter formula
(2) The strongest reducing agent is:
(3) The strongest oxidizing agent is:
(4) The weakest reducing agent is:
(5) Will Hg(1) reduce Mg"(aq) to Mg(s)? |
(6) Which species can be oxidized by H*(aq)?
If none, leave box blank.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following half-reactions: E° (V) Half-reaction Hg"(aq) + 2e" 2H* (aq) + 2e Mg*(aq) + 2e - Hg(1) 0.855V H2(g) 0.000V ► Mg(s) -2.370V (1) The weakest oxidizing agent is: enter formula (2) The strongest reducing agent is: (3) The strongest oxidizing agent is: (4) The weakest reducing agent is: (5) Will Hg(1) reduce Mg"(aq) to Mg(s)? | (6) Which species can be oxidized by H*(aq)? If none, leave box blank.
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