Arrange the three metals(Cu, Zn, and Mg) in order of their relative strengths as reducing agents, placing the strongest first.
Arrange the three metallic ions
( Cu(No3)2, Zn(No3)2, and Mg(No3)2 ) in order of their relative strengths as oxidizing agents, placing the strongest first. Write the reduction half-reaction for each ion.
Write net equations for the following:
a. the reaction of copper and zinc
b. the reaction of zinc and magnesium
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To arrange the three metals (Cu, Zn, and Mg) in order of their relative strengths as reducing agents, we need to compare their standard reduction potentials. The metal with the highest standard reduction potential is the strongest reducing agent.
The standard reduction potentials (E°) for these metals are as follows:
Cu2+ + 2e- -> Cu E° = +0.34 V
Zn2+ + 2e- -> Zn E° = -0.76 V
Mg2+ + 2e- -> Mg E° = -2.37 V
Based on these values, the order of the relative strengths as reducing agents is:
Cu > Zn > Mg
Now let's arrange the three metallic ions (Cu(NO3)2, Zn(NO3)2, and Mg(NO3)2) in order of their relative strengths as oxidizing agents and write the reduction half-reaction for each ion.
To determine the relative strengths as oxidizing agents, we look at the reduction potentials in reverse, which represent their strength as oxidizing agents. The ion with the highest reduction potential in reverse is the strongest oxidizing agent.
The standard reduction potentials (E°) for these ions are as follows:
Cu2+ + 2e- -> Cu E° = +0.34 V
Zn2+ + 2e- -> Zn E° = -0.76 V
Mg2+ + 2e- -> Mg E° = -2.37 V
Based on these values, the order of the relative strengths as oxidizing agents is:
Mg(NO3)2 > Zn(NO3)2 > Cu(NO3)2
Now, let's write the net equations for the reactions:
a. The reaction of copper and zinc:
Cu(s) + Zn2+(aq) -> Cu2+(aq) + Zn(s)
In this reaction, copper (Cu) is oxidized to copper ions (Cu2+) and zinc ions (Zn2+) are reduced to zinc (Zn).
b. The reaction of zinc and magnesium:
Zn(s) + Mg2+(aq) -> Zn2+(aq) + Mg(s)
In this reaction, zinc (Zn) is oxidized to zinc ions (Zn2+) and magnesium ions (Mg2+) are reduced to magnesium (Mg).
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.
To determine the relative strengths of metals as reducing agents and metallic ions as oxidizing agents, we can refer to the electrochemical series. The electrochemical series lists elements and ions in order of their standard reduction potentials (also known as electrode potentials), which indicates how easily they gain or lose electrons. Elements or ions higher on the series can act as reducing agents, while those lower on the series can act as oxidizing agents.
1. Relative Strengths of Reducing Agents:
To arrange Cu, Zn, and Mg in order of their strengths as reducing agents, we look at their positions on the electrochemical series. The further up an element is on the series, the stronger of a reducing agent it is.
The electrochemical series for metals (in aqueous solution) can be summarized as follows (strongest reducing agent to weakest reducing agent):
Li > Be > Al > Zn > Fe > Ni > Sn > Pb > H > Cu > Hg > Ag > Au
Based on this series, Cu is stronger than Zn, and Zn is stronger than Mg.
Therefore, the order of metals as reducing agents (strongest first) is:
Cu > Zn > Mg
2. Relative Strengths of Oxidizing Agents and Reduction Half-Reactions:
Cu(NO3)2: This represents Cu2+ ion in the solution.
To determine its relative strength as an oxidizing agent, we compare Cu2+ with other metallic ions on the electrochemical series. The higher the position of the ion on the series, the stronger it behaves as an oxidizing agent.
The electrochemical series for metallic ions (in aqueous solution) can be summarized as follows (strongest oxidizing agent to weakest oxidizing agent):
F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > I2 > MnO4- > Cr2O72- > Fe3+ > Fe2+ > Sn2+ > Pb2+ > H+ > Cu2+ > Ag+ > Au3+
Based on this series, Cu2+ is weaker than Zn2+ and Mg2+.
Therefore, the order of metallic ions as oxidizing agents (strongest first) is:
Zn(NO3)2 > Mg(NO3)2 > Cu(NO3)2
Now, to write the reduction half-reaction for each ion:
- Reduction half-reaction for Cu(II) ion (Cu2+):
Cu2+(aq) + 2e- -> Cu(s)
- Reduction half-reaction for Zn(II) ion (Zn2+):
Zn2+(aq) + 2e- -> Zn(s)
- Reduction half-reaction for Mg(II) ion (Mg2+):
Mg2+(aq) + 2e- -> Mg(s)
3. Net Equations for the Reactions:
a. The reaction of copper and zinc:
Cu(s) + Zn2+(aq) -> Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq)
b. The reaction of zinc and magnesium:
Zn(s) + Mg2+(aq) -> Mg(s) + Zn2+(aq)
Feel free to ask if you have any further questions!