Question 1
Of Sn2+, Ag+, and/or Zn2+, which could be reduced by Cu?
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Sn2+
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Ag+
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Zn2+
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Two of them could be reduced by Cu.◦
All of them could be reduced by Cu.Question 2
Refer to the galvanic cell below (the contents of each half-cell are written beneath each compartment):

0.10
M MnO
4– 0.40
M Cr
3+0.20
M Mn
2+ 0.30
M Cr
2O
72–0.010
M H
+ 0.010
M H
+The standard reduction potentials are as follows:
MnO
4– + 8H
+ + 5e
–→ Mn
2+ + 4H
2O,
E° = 1.51 V
Cr
2O
72– + 14H
+ + 6e
–→ 2Cr
3+ + 7H
2O,
E° = 1.33 V
When current is allowed to flow, which species is oxidized?
Reference: 18-3
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Cr2O72–◦
Cr3+◦
MnO4–◦
Mn2+◦
H+