Half-reaction E° (V) Br2(l) + 2e-  2Br-(aq) 1.080V Co2+(aq) + 2e-  Co(s) -0.280V Mg2+(aq) + 2e-  Mg(s) -2.370V (1) The strongest oxidizing agent is:     enter formula   (2) The weakest oxidizing agent is:       (3) The weakest reducing agent is:       (4) The strongest reducing agent is:    (5) Will Mg2+(aq) oxidize Br-(aq) to Br2(l)?  (6) Which species can be reduced by Co(s)?         If none, leave box blank.

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Half-reaction E° (V)
Br2(l) + 2e-  2Br-(aq) 1.080V
Co2+(aq) + 2e-  Co(s) -0.280V
Mg2+(aq) + 2e-  Mg(s) -2.370V



(1) The strongest oxidizing agent is:     enter formula

 

(2) The weakest oxidizing agent is:    

 

(3) The weakest reducing agent is:    

 

(4) The strongest reducing agent is:  



 (5) Will Mg2+(aq) oxidize Br-(aq) to Br2(l)

(6) Which species can be reduced by Co(s)?
        If none, leave box blank.
 
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