Chapter 19, Problem 19.27QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Why the construction submarine hulls are made-up of Zinc should be explained.

Concept introduction:

Standard reduction potential $\text{E}°$:

The reduction potential of an electrode at $\text{25°C}\text{Temperature}\text{,1}\text{atm}\text{Pressure}\text{and}$ $\text{1M}\text{Concentration}$ is known as Standard reduction potential $\text{E}°$(SRP).

The higher positive SPR having species are oxidizes the lowest SRP containing species spontaneously.

The less positive SPR having species are reduces the higher SRP containing species spontaneously.