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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Mg, Zn, Cu are the three metals placed in order of reducing agents. Mg is the strongest; Cu is the weakest of the three.
The second one wants the ions of Cu^+2, Zn^+2 and Mg^+2 placed in order of their oxidizing agents.
The last one I don't understand. There is no reaction between the two metals in either a or b.
To arrange the three metals in order of their relative strengths as reducing agents, we need to consider their position in the reactivity series.
The reactivity series from strongest to weakest reducing agent is as follows:
1. Magnesium (Mg)
2. Zinc (Zn)
3. Copper (Cu)
Therefore, the order of the metals as reducing agents, from strongest to weakest, is:
1. Magnesium (Mg)
2. Zinc (Zn)
3. Copper (Cu)
To arrange the three metallic ions in order of their relative strengths as oxidizing agents, we need to consider their position in the reactivity series.
The reactivity series from strongest to weakest oxidizing agent is as follows:
1. Copper (Cu(No3)2)
2. Zinc (Zn(No3)2)
3. Magnesium (Mg(No3)2)
Therefore, the order of the metallic ions as oxidizing agents, from strongest to weakest, is:
1. Copper (Cu(No3)2)
2. Zinc (Zn(No3)2)
3. Magnesium (Mg(No3)2)
Now, let's write the reduction half-reaction for each ion:
a. Copper (Cu(No3)2): Cu^2+ + 2e^- -> Cu
b. Zinc (Zn(No3)2): Zn^2+ + 2e^- -> Zn
c. Magnesium (Mg(No3)2): Mg^2+ + 2e^- -> Mg
Finally, let's write the net equations for the reactions of copper and zinc, and zinc and magnesium:
a. The reaction of copper and zinc:
Cu + Zn(NO3)2 -> Cu(NO3)2 + Zn
b. The reaction of zinc and magnesium:
Zn + Mg(NO3)2 -> Zn(NO3)2 + Mg
Please note that these reactions are redox reactions and involve the transfer of electrons.
To arrange the metals (Cu, Zn, and Mg) in order of their relative strengths as reducing agents, you can consider their standard reduction potentials. A metal with a more negative standard reduction potential is a stronger reducing agent.
1. Cu: The standard reduction potential of Cu is +0.34 V.
2. Zn: The standard reduction potential of Zn is -0.76 V.
3. Mg: The standard reduction potential of Mg is -2.37 V.
Therefore, arranging them in order of their reducing strength from strongest to weakest: Mg > Zn > Cu.
To arrange the metallic ions (Cu(No3)2, Zn(No3)2, and Mg(No3)2) in order of their relative strengths as oxidizing agents, you can consider the standard reduction potentials of their half-reactions. An ion with a more positive standard reduction potential is a stronger oxidizing agent.
1. Cu(No3)2: Cu2+ + 2e- -> Cu (Standard reduction potential = +0.34 V)
2. Zn(No3)2: Zn2+ + 2e- -> Zn (Standard reduction potential = -0.76 V)
3. Mg(No3)2: Mg2+ + 2e- -> Mg (Standard reduction potential = -2.37 V)
Therefore, arranging them in order of their oxidizing strength from strongest to weakest: Cu(No3)2 > Zn(No3)2 > Mg(No3)2.
Reduction half-reactions for each ion:
1. Cu(No3)2: Cu2+ + 2e- -> Cu
2. Zn(No3)2: Zn2+ + 2e- -> Zn
3. Mg(No3)2: Mg2+ + 2e- -> Mg
Net equations for the reactions you mentioned:
a. The reaction of copper and zinc:
Cu + Zn(No3)2 -> Zn + Cu(No3)2 (Copper displaces zinc to form copper nitrate, and zinc is displaced.)
b. The reaction of zinc and magnesium:
Zn + Mg(No3)2 -> Mg + Zn(No3)2 (Zinc displaces magnesium to form zinc nitrate, and magnesium is displaced.)
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.