Question

From each of the following pairs of substances, use data in Appendix E in the textbook to choose the one that is the stronger oxidizing agent.Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. Make certain each sentence is complete before submitting your answer.1. Given HO2- (aq) or O3 (g), the stronger oxidizing agent is _____.2. Given Cl2 (g) or I2 (s), the stronger oxidizing agent is _____.3. Given Zn^2+ (aq) or Co^2+ (aq), the stronger oxidizing agent is _____.4. Given Br2 (l) or BrO3- (aq), the stronger oxidizing agent is _____.WORD BOX:Zn^2+ (aq)O3 (g)I2 (s)HO2- (aq)Cl2 (g)Br2 (l)Co^2+ (aq)BrO3- (aq)

Answer 1

Answer:

O3 is stronger oxidizing agent than  HO2-.

Cl2 is stronger oxidizing agent than I2.

Zn^2+ is stronger oxidizing agent than Co^2+.

Br2 is stronger oxidizing agent than BrO3-.

Explanation:

An oxidizing agent oxidizes other compound by undergoing reduction itself.

Gaining of electron or hydrogen is reduction.

1. O3 is stronger oxidizing agent than  HO2-. Because O3 readily gets decomposed into O2 and nascent (O), which oxidizes other compound. whereas as HO2- sometimes gets reduced to H2O2 and sometimes gets oxidized to O2.

2. Cl2 is stronger oxidizing agent than I2, as Cl2 can easily gain electrons compared to I2 due to its small atomic size.

3. Zn^2+ is stronger oxidizing agent than Co^2+, because Zn^2+ readily gains electrons compared toCo^2+ to form stable Zn due to its small atomic size.

4. Br2 is stronger oxidizing agent than BrO3-, as Br2 can accept electrons due to readily available empty orbitals compared to BrO3-.