Consider the following half-reactions: Half-reaction E° (V) 2+, Hg"(aq) + 2e¨ → Hg(1) |0.855V "(аq) + 2е' — H-(g) |0.000V Zn2*(aq) + 2e → Zn(s)|-0.763V| (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:
Half-reaction
E° (V)
2+,
Hg"(aq) + 2e¨
→ Hg(1) |0.855V
"(аq) + 2e' — H-(g) |0.000V
Zn*(aq) + 2e¯ → Zn(s)-0.763V|
2+
(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 Zn(s) reduce Hgʻ"(aq) to Hg(1)?
(6) Which species can be oxidized by H*(aq)?
If none, leave box blank.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following half-reactions: Half-reaction E° (V) 2+, Hg"(aq) + 2e¨ → Hg(1) |0.855V "(аq) + 2e' — H-(g) |0.000V Zn*(aq) + 2e¯ → Zn(s)-0.763V| 2+ (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 Zn(s) reduce Hgʻ"(aq) to Hg(1)? (6) Which species can be oxidized by H*(aq)? If none, leave box blank.
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