Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
From the values of standard reduction potential, the given substances has to be classified as oxidizing or reducing agents.
Concept Introduction:
Oxidizing agent:
An oxidizing agent or oxidant is a substance that gains electrons and gets reduced in a
Reducing agent:
A reducing agent or reductant is a substance that loses electrons and gets oxidized in a chemical reaction. A reducing agent is also called as electron donor.
(b)
Interpretation:
The strongest and weakest oxidizing agent has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Oxidizing agent:
An oxidizing agent or oxidant is a substance that gains electrons and gets reduced in a chemical reaction. An oxidizing agent is also called as electron acceptor.
(c)
Interpretation:
The strongest and weakest reducing agent has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Reducing agent:
A reducing agent or reductant is a substance that loses electrons and gets oxidized in a chemical reaction. A reducing agent is also called as electron donor.
(d)
Interpretation:
The substance that could be oxidized by
Concept Introduction:
Oxidizing agent:
An oxidizing agent or oxidant is a substance that gains electrons and gets reduced in a chemical reaction. An oxidizing agent is also called as electron acceptor.
Reducing agent:
A reducing agent or reductant is a substance that loses electrons and gets oxidized in a chemical reaction. A reducing agent is also called as electron donor.
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