From the observations listed, estimate the value of E for the half-cell reaction M 2+ (aq) +

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From the observations listed, estimate the value of E° for the half-cell reaction M2+(aq) + 2 e¯ → M(s).

(a) The metal M reacts with HNO3(aq), but not with HCl(aq); M displaces Ag+(aq), but not Cu2+(aq).

(b) The metal M reacts with HCl(aq), producing H2(g), but displaces neither Zn2+(aq) nor Fe2+(aq).

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

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Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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