Consider the following half-reactions: Half-reaction E° (V) Br2(l) + 2e-  2Br-(aq) 1.080V Pb2+(aq) + 2e-  Pb(s) -0.126V Fe2+(aq) + 2e-  Fe(s) -0.440V

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Consider the following half-reactions:

Half-reaction E° (V)
Br2(l) + 2e-  2Br-(aq) 1.080V
Pb2+(aq) + 2e-  Pb(s) -0.126V
Fe2+(aq) + 2e-  Fe(s) -0.440V



(1) The strongest oxidizing agent is:     enter formula

 

(2) The weakest oxidizing agent is:    

 

(3) The weakest reducing agent is:    

 

(4) The strongest reducing agent is:  



 (5) Will Fe2+(aq) oxidize Br-(aq) to Br2(l)? (yes/no)


(6) Which species can be oxidized by Pb2+(aq)?
       
 
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