Reducing Agent/ Oxidizing Agent

[Michelle Steinberg2J]

There have been a few homework problems that deal with determining the best oxidizing/reducing agent. How do you know?

[Maeve Gallagher 1J]

The more negative the standard reduction potential of a reaction, the stronger that compound is as a reducing agent. This is because a very negative reduction potential will translate to a very high oxidation potential when the equation is flipped, meaning the compound will be oxidized more strong, resulting in it being a stronger reducing agent. For The strongest oxidizing agent, the opposite is true.

[CalebBurns3L]

The more negative the standard reduction potential for a particular compound, the stronger it will act as a reducing agent.

[joycelee1A]

From what I remember from during my discussion section, the more positive potential means its a greater oxidizing agent and after the potential, the size would be the next determining factor.

[Erik Khong 2E]

The best reduction agent has the most negative or lowest potential energy. The best oxidation agent has the most positive or highest potential energy.

[Lourick Bustamante 1B]

E° = standard reduction potential
When comparing the values of E°, you can use the rules:
- most easily reduced element/best oxidizing agent = higher E°
- most easily oxidized element/best reducing agent = lower E°

[Cynthia Bui 2H]

The more negative the E is, the better it is as a reducing agent and vice versa.