Why is Li best reducing agent where as Fluorine is best oxidizing agent ?

Q: Copper (I) compounds undergo disproportionation. Write the chemical equation for the reaction…

A: A disproportionation reaction is defined as the reaction in which a single chemical species undergo…

Q: What is the oxidation number of sulfur in the tetrathionate ion, S,0g?

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Q: Why are Be and Mg metals used as deoxidizers?

A: Be and Mg metals are used as deoxidizers.

Q: why HCHO behaves both as oxidising and reducing agent?

A: In formaldehyde the oxidation state of carbon is 0.

Q: How are Metallic hydrides formed?

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Q: What is the oxidation state of H in lithium hydride (LiH)

A: Interpretation-  To tell about the oxidation state of H in the lithium hydride (LiH ) .…

Q: Why HNO2 behaves both as oxidising as well as reducing agent?

A: Redox reaction is the reaction in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously. Oxidation is…

Q: How many electrons are in the valence d orbitals in thesetransition-metal ions? (a) Co3+, (b) Cu+,…

A: (a) The electron configuration of cobalt is [Ar]3d74s2. Cobalt loses three electrons to become Co3+.…

Q: What is the electron sea model for bonding in metals?

A: Ionic bonding involves transfer of e- and covalent bonding involves sharing of e- between atoms.

Q: Is MnO₄⁻ or ReO₄⁻ a stronger oxidizing agent? Explain.

A: Concept introduction: Oxidizing agent the substance that accepts electrons in a reaction and…

Q: Using electron configurations, suggest arguments to support the following observations egarding…

A: Reactions in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously is called redox reaction. The…

Q: Does the metallic characteristic of a main-group element increase or decrease as we move down a…

A: The metallic characteristics of a main-group element increases as we move down a family because the…

Q: For the following species, which atom or ion is easier oxidized? Se Se2. Br Br Kr Rb Rb* Sr Sr2+

A: From the following species, which atom or ion is easier oxidized need to be described.…

Q: the reducing properties of atoms increase in: a) increase the value of the ionization potential b)…

A: Ionization potential: The amount of energy needed to detach an e- from an isolated atom or molecule…

Q: True or false does CrCl3 form and acidic solution in water?

A: Since on dissolving in water, the reaction takes place is  CrCl3 (aq) + 3 H2O (l) ----> Cr(OH)3…

Q: Which noble gas is the most abundant in the universe? In Earth’s atmosphere?

A: Noble gases are the elements of group 18 of the periodic table. Another name given to them is inert…

Q: Choose the species that is/are stable in an oxidizing environment at pH=2.

A: Given is the Pourbaix diagram for As species.

Q: Why KMNO, is stored in amber colored bottles?

A: Amber coloured bottles have an ability to filter UV (ultraviolet) radiation thereby protect the…

Q: Which of the following is NOT a possible oxidation state of Mn? O +8 O +3 O +7 O +5 O +2

A: Here in this question, i am doing second part related to oxidation state.  Mn have the maximum…

Q: What is the oxidation state of tungsten in WO3?

A: In this question we have to tell the oxidation number of tungsten in WO3.

Q: When heated, perbromic acid will decompose into what nonmetal oxide and water?  A. Br2O B. Br2O2…

A: The chemical formula of perbromic acid is HBrO4. It is an unstable and decomposes to bromic acid and…

Q: How do the acidities of the aqueous solutions of the alkaline earth metal ions change in going down…

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Q: Draw the Lewis structure for the triiodide (I, ) ion.

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Q: Discuss each conclusion from a study of redox reactions:(a) The nitride ion functions only as a…

A: Redox reactions are the combination of reduction and oxidation reactions. Oxidation is defined as…

Q: Name two metals which occur in nature as oxides.

A: Metals are the elements which lose electrons to acquire a stable electronic configuration. When loss…

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A: Concept based on the electronegativity of the bonded atoms in the molecule.

Q: Why is Group I elements known as the most electropositive element?

A: Electropositive nature of the elements is determined by their ability to lose the valence electrons.…

Q: Why is it possible for an active metal like aluminum to be useful as a structural metal?

A: Active metals are those metals which can react actively with all other substance.  The properties of…

Q: 1. What comprises the Group III Anions?

A: Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: The oxidation state of Cr in Cr,0;¯ is: Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use…

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Q: Why do alkaline earth metals have low ionization enthalpy?

A: Solution;- Alkaline earth metals have the lowest ionization enthalpy

Q: Write the chemical formula for each of the following compounds,and indicate the oxidation state of…

A: To determine chemical formula of compounds and indicate oxidation state of halogen: a). chlorate…

Q: What types of oxides are formed when non-metals combine with oxygen?

A: Non-metals, such as carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, etc, when reacts with oxygen from their oxide, such as…

Q: Explain Halogenation ?

A: Halogenation is the term used for the reactions that involve the incorporation of halogen atom, such…

Q: The oxidation state of an element belonging to group VIA +2 -2. -3 O O

A: Group VI A consists of halogen elements, whose general electronic configuration is ns2np4.…

Q: Which is the least reactive alkali metal? Why is this not expected based on standard oxidation…

A: The tendency of a metal to lose electron easily is the basis for reactivity of metal atoms.