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Title: Oxidation and standard potential difference
Post by: oilypiggy on April 15, 2019, 05:04:24 AM

Any help with this question?

Title: Re: Oxidation and standard potential difference
Post by: Borek on April 15, 2019, 05:28:24 AM

Per forum rules (http://www.chemicalforums.com/index.php?topic=33740.0) you should show your attempts at solving the problem before receiving help.

Title: Re: Oxidation and standard potential difference
Post by: oilypiggy on April 15, 2019, 05:30:47 AM

I don't know where to start with this one

Title: Re: Oxidation and standard potential difference
Post by: chenbeier on April 15, 2019, 07:28:24 AM

You have to compare the redoxpotentials? If the value is more negative then the reaction metal or ion is more readily oxidized.

Title: Re: Oxidation and standard potential difference
Post by: oilypiggy on April 15, 2019, 07:57:04 AM

Ah so would D be correct then?

Title: Re: Oxidation and standard potential difference
Post by: chenbeier on April 15, 2019, 08:05:30 AM

γes, I would say so.

Title: Re: Oxidation and standard potential difference
Post by: mjc123 on April 15, 2019, 02:59:08 PM

With the proviso "in the presence of Br^-".