Section 3
Standard Reduction Potentials
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Standard Reduction Potentials
Standard reduction potentials provide a systematic measurement for different molecules' tendency to be reduced.
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Predicting Spontaneous Direction of a Redox Reaction
The direction of a redox reaction depends on the relative strengths of the oxidants and reductants in a solution.
Predicting if a Metal Will Dissolve in Acid
A metal is soluble in acid if it displaces H2 from solution, which is determined by the metal's standard reduction potential.
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Thermodynamics of Redox Reactions
The thermodynamics of redox reactions can be determined using their standard reduction potentials and the Nernst equation.