The following equations are half reactions and reduction potentials. ag+ (aq) + e– ag(s) has a reduction potential of +0.80 v. cr3+ (aq) + 3e– cr(s) has a reduction potential of –0.74 v. which statement best compares the substances in these half reactions? a silver ion gains electrons more easily and is a stronger oxidizing agent than a chromium(iii) ion. a silver ion loses electrons more easily and is a stronger oxidizing agent than a chromium(iii) ion. a silver ion gains electrons more easily and is a stronger reducing agent than a chromium(iii) ion. a silver ion loses electrons more easily and is a stronger reducing agent than a chromium(iii) ion. the answer is a

Answer : The correct option is, (A) silver ion gains electrons more easily and is a stronger oxidizing agent than a chromium(III) ion.

Explanation :

The given half reaction are :

1st half reaction :

The reduction potential of this reaction = +0.80 V

2nd half reaction :

The reduction potential of this reaction = -0.74 V

From the reduction potentials, we conclude that the reaction which have positive reduction potential, they will gain electrons more easily and reduced itself and act as a stronger oxidizing agent.

Or we can say that the reaction which have negative reduction potential, they will lose electrons more easily and oxidized itself and act as a stronger reducing agent.

The reduction potential of 1st half reaction is positive and 2nd half reaction is negative.

Therefore, the silver ion gains electrons more easily and is a stronger oxidizing agent than a chromium(III) ion.

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