Chapter 17, Problem 17.118CHP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

From the values of standard reduction potential, the given substances has to be classified as oxidizing or reducing agents.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidizing agent:

An oxidizing agent or oxidant is a substance that gains electrons and gets reduced in a chemical reaction. An oxidizing agent is also called as electron acceptor.

Reducing agent:

A reducing agent or reductant is a substance that loses electrons and gets oxidized in a chemical reaction. A reducing agent is also called as electron donor.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The strongest and weakest oxidizing agent has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidizing agent:

An oxidizing agent or oxidant is a substance that gains electrons and gets reduced in a chemical reaction. An oxidizing agent is also called as electron acceptor.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The strongest and weakest reducing agent has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Reducing agent:

A reducing agent or reductant is a substance that loses electrons and gets oxidized in a chemical reaction. A reducing agent is also called as electron donor.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The substance that could be oxidized by ${\text{Cu}}^{\text{2+}}{}_{\left(\text{aq}\right)}$ and the substance that can be reduced by ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2(aq)}}$ has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidizing agent:

An oxidizing agent or oxidant is a substance that gains electrons and gets reduced in a chemical reaction. An oxidizing agent is also called as electron acceptor.

Reducing agent:

A reducing agent or reductant is a substance that loses electrons and gets oxidized in a chemical reaction. A reducing agent is also called as electron donor.