3.3 - Electrochemical Series
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Practice Questions
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What defines the electrochemical series?
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure the ability of elements in reactions.
Identify the substance that acts as an oxidizing agent.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during a reduction reaction.
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What is the primary purpose of the electrochemical series?
💡 Hint: Consider what the series lists and how it relates to chemical reactions.
Oxidizing agents are defined as substances that:
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of an oxidizing agent.
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Given a galvanic cell with copper and zinc electrodes, base your reasoning from the electrochemical series to explain which metal acts as the anode and which as the cathode.
💡 Hint: Consult the series values for these metals.
Considering two half-reactions: Fe²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Fe (E° = -0.44 V) and 2H⁺ + 2e⁻ → H₂ (E° = 0.00 V), determine which metal can act as a reducing agent.
💡 Hint: Compare the given potentials directly for assessment.
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