For numbers 2 and 3, refer to the following half-reactions and standard potentials. E° (V) K* + e K Mg2+ + 2e Mg Cd2+ + 2e - Cd -2.92 -2.37 -0.40 Aut + e → Au +1.68 2. Which is the strongest reducing agent among those shown above? * Cd Mg K Au 3. Which of the following reactions will occur spontaneously? * O Mg2 + Cd Mg + Cd2+ Au + K* Aut + K Mg + 2K Mg2+ + 2K 2AU* + Mg - 2Au + Mg2 O O

For numbers 2 and 3, refer to the following half-reactions and standard potentials. E° (V) K* + e K Mg2+ + 2e Mg Cd2+ + 2e - Cd -2.92 -2.37 -0.40 Aut + e → Au +1.68 2. Which is the strongest reducing agent among those shown above? * Cd Mg K Au 3. Which of the following reactions will occur spontaneously? * O Mg2 + Cd Mg + Cd2+ Au + K* Aut + K Mg + 2K Mg2+ + 2K 2AU* + Mg - 2Au + Mg2 O O

Chemistry

10th Edition

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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