Frost diagrams Flashcards
1
Q
What is plotted on the Y axis?
A
nE0
2
Q
What is plotted along the X axis?
A
Oxidation state
3
Q
Where is the thermodynamically stable species found?
A
lower in the diagram
4
Q
A species on a convex curve will?
Give an example.
A
disproportionate
e.g. MnO4 2- and Mn(III)
5
Q
A species on a concave curve will?
Give an example.
A
Not disproportionate
e.g. MnO2
6
Q
A species found on the high right of the plot is likely to be?
Give an example.
A
Strongly oxidising
e.g. Mn(VII)/MnO4-
7
Q
A species found on the high left of the plot is likely to be?
Give an example.
A
Strongly reducing
e.g. Mn metal (moderately reducing)
