Chapter 23, Problem 23.8QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Chromium seems to be less reactive than its standard reduction potential. The reason for this fact has to be suggested.

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.