Chapter 11, Problem 130CP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:Standard reduction potential for below half reaction is to be determined.

  ${\text{M}}^{3+}+e^{-}\to {\text{M}}^{2+}$

Concept introduction:Study of interchange between electrical and chemical energy falls under branch of chemistry called electrochemistry. It includes occurrence of oxidation and reduction reactions. This includes production of electric current from chemical reaction and vice-versa.

Reactions that occur in galvanic cells can be broken down into two half-cell reactions. One half-cell reaction is that of reduction whereas another half-cell reaction is that of oxidation.