Consider the following half-reactions: Half-reaction | E° (V) F2(g) + 2e- ? 2F-(aq) | 2.870V Cd2+(aq) + 2e- ? Cd(s) | -0.403V Al3+(aq) + 3e- ? Al(s) | -1.660V (1) The weakest oxidizing agent is: enter formula (2) The strongest reducing agent is: (3) The strongest oxidizing agent is: (4) The weakest reducing agent is: (5) Will F-(aq) reduce Al3+(aq) to Al(s)? (6) Which species can be reduced by Cd(s)? If none, leave box blank.
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The weakest oxidizing agent is the one with the lowest reduction potential. In this case, it is Al^3+(aq) with a reduction potential of -1.660 V. So, the weakest oxidizing agent is $\boxed{\text{Al}^{3+}(aq)}$. Show more…
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