A beaker is found to contain I (aq), Cu 2+ (aq), and Mg 2+ (aq) ions

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A beaker is found to contain I(aq), Cu2+(aq), and Mg2+(aq) ions with Ag(s).

a. Would there be any spontaneous electrochemical reactions occurring in the mixture?

b. A strip of aluminum metal is added to the beaker. What would you observe?

c. Write the half-reactions for any of the ions that would spontaneously react with the Al(s) placed in the beaker.

d. If you were to add a solution that contains Al3+(aq) to the mixture, would you observe any reaction? Justify your answer.

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General Chemistry

ISBN: 9781305580343

11th Edition

Authors: Darrell Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon

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