Accept a pair of nonbonding electrons,a Lewis acid is an electron-pair acceptor. A Lewis<span> base is any </span>substance, such as the OH-<span> ion, that </span>can<span> donate a pair of nonbonding electrons. </span>A Lewis<span> base is therefore an electron-pair donor.</span>
The atom<span> then has more protons than electrons and so it will be positively charged, a positive </span>ion<span>. Example: A </span>magnesium atom<span> may lose two electrons and </span>become<span> a Mg2+ </span>ion<span>. Non-metal </span>atoms<span> may gain electrons and </span>become<span> negatively charged. ... (It loses two electrons.)</span>
The anode is the electrode where the oxidation occurs.
Cathode is the electrode where the reducction occurs.
Equations:
Mn(2+) + 2e- ---> Mn(s) Eo = - 1.18 V
2Fe(3+) + 2e- ----> 2 Fe(2+) 2Eo = + 1.54 V
The electrons flow from the electrode with the lower Eo to the electrode with the higher Eo yielding to a positive voltage.
Eo = 1.54 V - (- 1.18) = 1.54 + 1.18 = 2.72
Answer: 2.72 V
