Chapter 17, Problem 28QRT

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The half-reactions involved in the redox reaction between fluorine gas and lithium metal have to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

A reducing agent is a reacting species in the reaction that reduces another reacting species.  A reducing agent itself gets oxidized when reacts with another species.  The reducing agent donates electrons.  An oxidizing agent is a reacting species in the reaction that oxidize another reacting species.  An oxidizing agent itself gets reduced when it reacts with another species.  The oxidizing agent accepts electrons.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The cell potential of the reaction in the cell that contains zinc ion and permanganate ion has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).