Question 1
In the following reaction, Cl
2 is
2 Rb(s) + Cl2(g) → 2 RbCl(s)
◦ the electron donor.
◦ oxidized.
◦ the reducing agent.
◦ the oxidizing agent.
Question 2
Which species functions as the oxidizing agent in the following reduction-oxidation reaction?
5 Fe2+(aq) + MnO4-(aq) + 8 H+(aq) → Mn2+(aq) + 5 Fe3+(aq) + 4 H2O(l)
◦ H
+(
aq)
◦ MnO
4-(
aq)
◦ Mn
2+(
aq)
◦ Fe
2+(
aq)