Chapter 16, Problem 99E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The occurrence of spontaneous reaction when a strip of magnesium metal is dipped into a solution containing silver ions is to be determined. The two half-reaction and overall balanced equation are to be written.

Concept Introduction: The redox reaction involves oxidation and reduction processes simultaneously.

The reaction which occurs on its own is known as spontaneous reaction.

In the activity series, the half-reaction from the top of the list when paired with the reverse of the half-reaction from the bottom of the list yields a spontaneous reaction.