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Chapter 18, Problem 61E
Consider only the species (at standard conditions)
Na+, Cl−, Ag+, Ag, Zn2+, Zn, Pb
in answering the following questions. Give reasons for your answers. (Use data from Table 17-1.)
a. Which is the strongest oxidizing agent?
b. Which is the strongest reducing agent?
c. Which species can be oxidized by SO42− (aq) in acid?
d. Which species can be reduced by Al(s)?
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