General Chemistry: Atoms First
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ISBN: 9780321809261
Author: John E. McMurry, Robert C. Fay
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.54SP
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Interpretation:
The given substances should be arranged according to their increasing oxidizing agent strength.
Concept Introduction:
Reduction: If electrons are gained to a species during a
Oxidation: If electrons are moved from a species during a chemical reaction. The species whose electrons are removed is said to be oxidized.
Oxidizing agent: The chemical substance is considered as oxidizing agent if it is capable of accepting more electrons which oxidizes the other substance and getting reduced by itself.
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