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1. Which of the following substances is the best reducing agent? Briefly explain

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Question

1.

Which of the following substances is the best reducing agent? Briefly explain your answer.

a) Ag b) Zn c) Li+ d) Ag+ e) Al

Which of the following substances is the best oxidizing agent? Briefly explain your answer.

a) F- b) Li+ c) H+ d) Ag+ e) F2

Which of the following substances is the best reducing agent? Briefly explain your answer.

a) F2 b) Mg2+ c) Li+ d) Na e) Zn  

Which of the following substances is the best oxidizing agent? Briefly explain your answer.

a) H+ b) Al3+ c) Pb2+ d) Li+ e) Al

Explanation / Answer

Q1

best reducing agent ---> will oxidize readily

from the list, the metal which can be oxidized easiest:

Aluminium, since it forms Al3+ first

Q2

oxidizing agnet --> will reduce itself first

F2 + 2e- = 2F-

Fluorine is the best of all, sicne it is very electronegative

Q3

reducing agent --> oxidizes readily

Na goes from 0 to +1 easily

Q4

oxidizing agnet must reduce

from the list...

H+ will form 2H+ + 2e- = H2(g) readily