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Chapter 19, Problem 19.79SP
Interpretation Introduction
(a)
Interpretation:
The given half reactions should be arranged in order of decreasing tendency to occur.
Concept introduction:
Any
Interpretation Introduction
(b)
Interpretation:
The strongest oxidizing agent & the reducing agents out of given chemical substances should be selected.
Concept introduction:
A reducing agent, or a reductant is a chemical species which loses electrons or donates electrons in a redox reaction while oxidizing agent is a chemical species which accepts electrons in a redox reaction.
Interpretation Introduction
(c)
Interpretation:
The cell which delivers the highest voltage should be selected.
Concept introduction:
The voltage delivers by a cell equals to the cell potential (Ecell).
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