Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 21 - Metallurgy and the Chemistry of Metals - Questions & Problems - Page 953: 21.13

Answer

Table 19.1 shows that Pb, Fe, Co, Zn are more easily oxidized (stronger reducing agents) than copper. The Ag, Au, and Pt are harder to oxidize and will not dissolve.

Work Step by Step

Table 19.1 shows that Pb, Fe, Co, Zn are more easily oxidized (stronger reducing agents) than copper. The Ag, Au, and Pt are harder to oxidize and will not dissolve.
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