Electrochemical series Flashcards
1
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what is the purpose of the electrochemical series
A
used to predict whether a spontaneous redox reeaction will occur between two chemical series
2
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trend in oxidants in the electrochemical series
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oxidants decrease in strength down the table
3
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trend in reductants in the electrochemical series
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reductants increase in strength down tthe tbale
4
Q
why do reductants increase in strength down the electrochemical serries
A
reductants are metals, and down the table they become more reactive so therefore gives up electrons more easily
5
Q
how is the electrochemical series interpreted to see if a reaction will occur
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if the two chemical species have a negative gradient on the electrochemical series, then a spantaneous redoc reaction will occur between them
