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Zn times s plus 2 cap h raised to the plus A q power rightarrow Zn raised to the 2 plus power times A q plus cap h sub 2 of g has an overall reduction potential of 0 point 7 6 cap v Therefore,

A
the reaction is not spontaneous and will require energy to proceed.
B
the forward and reverse reactions are each spontaneous.
C
the reaction is spontaneous and will proceed without any energy input.
D
the reduction potentials cancel out and prevent any reaction.
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During a redox reaction, the term reduction refers to

A
the loss of protons.
B
the gain of protons.
C
the loss of electrons.
D
the gain of electrons.
6

In a disproportionation reaction, the disproportionate substance

A
has at least three oxidation states.
B
has either one or two oxidation states.
C
has exactly one oxidation state.
D
has exactly two oxidation states.
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Disproportionation is a process in which a substance

A
is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent.
B
can act only as a reducing agent.
C
is neither an oxidizing nor a reducing agent.
D
can act only as an oxidizing agent.
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Consider this equilibrium reaction. Ni raised to the 2 plus power times A q plus Sn times s long left right arrow Ni times s plus Sn raised to the 2 plus power times A q The forward reaction is non-spontaneous. What does this indicate about the relative strengths of the reducing and oxidizing agents on each side of the equation?

A
The stronger agents are on the left side of the equation.
B
The stronger agents are on the right side of the equation.
C
The agents are of equal strength on both sides of the equation.
D
The relative strengths of the agents cannot be inferred.

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