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Which metal cation has the greatest tendency to be reduced?(a) Mn2+(b) Cu2+(c) K+(d)
Chapter 16, Problem 73P(choose chapter or problem)
Which metal cation has the greatest tendency to be reduced?
(a) \(\mathrm{Mn^{2+}}\)
(b) \(\mathrm{Cu^{2+}}\)
(c) \(\mathrm{K^+}\)
(d) \(\mathrm{Ni^{2+}}\)
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
Mn^{2+}
Cu^{2+}
K^+
Ni^{2+}
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Which metal cation has the greatest tendency to be reduced?
(a) \(\mathrm{Mn^{2+}}\)
(b) \(\mathrm{Cu^{2+}}\)
(c) \(\mathrm{K^+}\)
(d) \(\mathrm{Ni^{2+}}\)
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
Mn^{2+}
Cu^{2+}
K^+
Ni^{2+}
ANSWER:
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Oxidation is defined as the increase in oxidation state, and reduction as the decrease in the oxidation state. The atom that undergoes oxidation is oxidized, while the atom that undergoes reduction is reduced.