Use the References to access important values if needed for this question. Consider the following half-reactions: Half-reaction E° (V) Hg2*(aq) + 2e → Hg(1) 0.855V Cd2+(aq) + 2e Cd(s) -0.403V Fe2+(aq) + 2e – Fe(s) -0.440V (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 Fe2*(aq) oxidize Hg(1) to Hg²*(aq)? (6) Which species can be oxidized by Cd2*(aq)? If none, leave box blank.

Use the References to access important values if needed for this question. Consider the following half-reactions: Half-reaction E° (V) Hg2(aq) + 2e → Hg(1) 0.855V Cd2+(aq) + 2e Cd(s) -0.403V Fe2+(aq) + 2e – Fe(s) -0.440V (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 Fe2(aq) oxidize Hg(1) to Hg²(aq)? (6) Which species can be oxidized by Cd2(aq)? If none, leave box blank.

Chemistry

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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