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Decide whether or not each metal dissolves in 1 molL?1HCl(aq). Reduction Half-Reaction
E?(V)
Al3+(aq)+3e? ?Al(s) -1.66
Mg2+(aq)+2e? ?Mg(s) -2.37
Ag+(aq)+e? ?Ag(s) 0.80
Au3+(aq)+3e? ?Au(s) 1.50
Pb2+(aq)+2e? ?Pb(s) -0.13
Cd2+(aq)+2e? ?Cd(s) -0.40
a) Write a balanced redox reaction showing what happens when Al dissolves.
Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.
b) Write a balanced redox reaction showing what happens when Pb dissolves.
Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.
If the reduction potential of metal ion is negative when compared to the reduction potential of Hydrogen (0) then the metal will dissolve
Here,
Reduction potential of Al3+ = -1.66 V. Therefore, Al3+ will dissolve
Reduction potential of Mg2+ = -2.37 V. Therefore, Mg2+ will dissolve
Reduction potential of Ag+ = 0.80 V. Therefore, Ag+ will not dissolve
Reduction potential of Au3+ = 1.50 V. Therefore, Au3+ will not dissolve
Reduction potential of Pb2+ = -0.13 V. Therefore, Pb2+ will dissolve
Reduction potential of Cd2+ = -0.40 V. Therefore, Cd2+ will dissolve
a)
2 Al (s) + 6 H+(aq) 2 Al3+ (aq) + 3H2 (g)
b)
Pb (s) + 2 H+ (aq) Pb2+ (aq) + H2 (g)