Chapter 17, Problem 29E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Among the pair $\text{Li}\left(s\right)$ and $\text{K}\left(s\right)$, the one having the greater tendency to be oxidized is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidizing agent is a compound whose oxidation state falls during the course of reaction and reducing agent is the compound whose oxidation number increases. The compound having greater tendency to be oxidized is the compound having highest reducing power.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Among the pair $\text{Al}\left(s\right)$ and $\text{Mg}\left(s\right)$, the one having the greater tendency to be oxidized is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidizing agent is a compound whose oxidation state falls during the course of the reaction and the reducing agent is the compound whose oxidation number increases. The compound having a greater tendency to be oxidized is the compound having the highest reducing power.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

Among the pair ${\text{Fe}}^{2+}\left(aq\right)$ and ${\text{I}}^{-}\left(aq\right)$, the one having the greater tendency to be oxidized is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidizing agent is a compound whose oxidation state falls during the course of the reaction and reducing agent is the compound whose oxidation number increases. The compound having a greater tendency to be oxidized is the compound having the highest reducing power.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

Among the pair ${\text{Br}}^{-}\left(aq\right)$ and ${\text{Cl}}^{-}\left(aq\right)$, the one having the greater tendency to be oxidized is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidizing agent is a compound whose oxidation state falls during the course of reaction and reducing agent is the compound whose oxidation number increases. The compound having greater tendency to be oxidized is the compound having highest reducing power.