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USPshnik [31]
3 years ago
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Reduction and oxidation must occur together. The electrons from the oxidized species are transferred to the reduced species. Che

mists often break these two processes apart and write what are referred to as "half reactions." Consider these two half reactions: Zn2+ (aq) + 2 e- → Zn (s) Cu2+ (aq) + 2 e- à Cu (s) a. Are these oxidation or reduction half reactions? b. Calculate ΔG° for each of these reactions. Note that ΔG°f for the electron is 0 kJ/mol. c. Based on your answer to (b), does Zn2+ or Cu2+ more strongly favor reduction?
Chemistry
1 answer:
Aneli [31]3 years ago
7 0

Explanation:

When a specie tends to lose electrons in a chemical reaction then it means oxidation has taken place. When a specie tends to gain electrons then it means reduction has taken place.

So, for the given reactions the value of E_{o} are as follows.

    Zn^{2+} + 2e^{-} \rightarow Zn,      E_{o} = -0.76 V

    Cu^{2+} + 2e^{-} \rightarow Cu,      E_{o} = 0.34 V

   \Delta G^{o} = -nFE^{o}_{cell}

(a)   Therefore, according to the given reactions the process is reduction.

(b)   Here,   n = 2

So, value of Zn^{2+} is as follows.

     \Delta G^{o}_{Zn^{2+}} = -2 \times (-0.76) \times 96500

                   = +146680 V

  \Delta G^{o}_{Cu^{2+}} = -2 \times (-0.34) \times 96500

                   = -65620 V

(c)  As per the calculated values, Zn^{2+} is the best reducing agent and Cu^{2+} is the best oxidizing agent.

Also, more positive is the E_{o} value more good it acts as an oxidizing agent. Hence, it is able to favor reduction.

Therefore, Cu^{2+} will more strongly favor reduction.

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