Chapter 10.3, Problem 2MI

Summary Introduction

To determine: The reason for energy required to move electrons “up” the tower from water to nitrate, for example.

Introduction: Standard reduction potential (${\text{E}}_{\text{o}}$) is the ability of a donor to donate its electrons. The reduction potentials for half reaction is represented by ${{\text{E}}^{\prime }}_{\text{o}}$. The best electron donors have more negative reduction potential. The best electron acceptor is that which has the most positive reduction potential. Compounds that accept electrons are listed higher and compounds that are capable of donating electrons are listed lower in the form of electron tower.