Student A claims that conditions other than standard conditions (25" C, 1 atm, and IM solutions) could have been selected to measure standard reduction potentials. Student B claims that there is only one set of conditions that can be considered standard. Which statement best evaluates the claims of these two students? Select the correct answer below: Only student A has a valid claim because standard conditions are chosen to be standard and could be changed. Only student B has a valid claim because standard conditions are inherently standard because of their simplicity. Both students have valid claims because the most important factor is that the entire scientific community must adopt the same standard conditions to be used. Neither student has a valid claim because standard conditions are inherently standard, but gradually shift because of natural factors.

Student A claims that conditions other than standard conditions (25" C, 1 atm, and IM solutions) could have been selected to measure standard reduction potentials. Student B claims that there is only one set of conditions that can be considered standard. Which statement best evaluates the claims of these two students? Select the correct answer below: Only student A has a valid claim because standard conditions are chosen to be standard and could be changed. Only student B has a valid claim because standard conditions are inherently standard because of their simplicity. Both students have valid claims because the most important factor is that the entire scientific community must adopt the same standard conditions to be used. Neither student has a valid claim because standard conditions are inherently standard, but gradually shift because of natural factors.

Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781305079243

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl

Chapter17: Electrochemistry

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 160MP

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