Standard Reduction Potentials

• Cu2+(aq) + 2 e- ? Cu(s) +0.337v

• 2 H3O+(aq) +2e- ? H2(g) + H2O(l) +0.000v

• Zn2+(aq) + 2 e- ? Zn(s) -0.763v

Oxidizing Agent Strength

Reducing Agent Strength

E°

• E°net > 0 gives a product-favored reaction

• E°net < 0 gives a reactant-favored reaction

• Oxidizing reagents on the left will oxidize any reagent below it on the right.

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