Chapter 19.3, Problem 1RC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among the given metals, those reacting with ${\text{HNO}}_{\text{3}}$ rather than $\text{HCl}$ has to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Reduction potential is the tendency of a chemical species to get reduced. It is measured in the units of volts. The reduction potential of a chemical species when measured under standard conditions like $1\text{atm}$ and ${\text{25}}^{\text{o}}\text{C}$ then it is known as standard reduction potential. The more positive value of the standard reduction potential means that a particular chemical species is more likely to get reduced.

Reducing agent is the species which undergoes oxidation reaction, in order to reduce other species.

Oxidizing agent is the species which undergoes reduction reaction, in order to oxidize other species.