L(s) + 2e¯ –→ 21(aq) 0.535 Ni2*(aq) + 2e → Ni(s) |-0.250 Mn2*(aq) + 2e → Mn(s) |-1.180

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Consider the following half-reactions:
Half-reaction
E° (V)
(s) + 2e
→ 21°(aq)
0.535V
Ni2*(aq) + 2e
→ Ni(s)
-0.250V
Mn2*(aq) + 2e¯
→ Mn(s) -1.180V
(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:
2+
(5) Will I2(s) oxidize Mn(s) to Mn²*(aq)?
(6) Which species can be reduced by Ni(s)?
If none, leave box blank.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following half-reactions: Half-reaction E° (V) (s) + 2e → 21°(aq) 0.535V Ni2*(aq) + 2e → Ni(s) -0.250V Mn2*(aq) + 2e¯ → Mn(s) -1.180V (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: 2+ (5) Will I2(s) oxidize Mn(s) to Mn²*(aq)? (6) Which species can be reduced by Ni(s)? If none, leave box blank.
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