5. Predict the species that will be oxidized first if a mixture of molten salts containing the following ions undergoes electrolysis: Cu2+, Mg²+, Cl, Br¯, F A) Cl- B) F C) Cu²+ D) Mg²+ E) Br

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5. Predict the species that will be oxidized first if a mixture of molten salts containing
the following ions undergoes electrolysis:
Cu2+, Mg²+, Cl, Br¯, F
A) Cl-
B) F
C) Cu²+
D) Mg²+
E) Br
Transcribed Image Text:5. Predict the species that will be oxidized first if a mixture of molten salts containing the following ions undergoes electrolysis: Cu2+, Mg²+, Cl, Br¯, F A) Cl- B) F C) Cu²+ D) Mg²+ E) Br
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