Answer to Question #344084 in General Chemistry for John

Question

Determine which of the following species is the strongest oxidizing agent.

1. NO3-, Ag+, Cr2O72-

2. Ce4+, Br2, Zn

3. Mg2+, Na+, Li+

B. Determine which of the following species is the strongest reducing agent.

4. I-, Fe, Mn2+

5. F-, Zn, Au

Answer 1

An oxidizing agent is an element that gains electrons. Since the oxidizing agent means to gain electrons; it is said to have been reduced. that is, the stronger the oxidizer, the more electrons must be attracted

Answer:

1. Cr₂O₇^2-

2. Ce⁴⁺

3. Mg²⁺

4. Fe

5. Au