Question 29
The following diagrams represent combinations of four galvanic half-cells (G|G^2+, J|J^+, Q|Q^2+, and R|R^2+) that were investigated under standard conditions - VCE - SSCE Chemistry - Question 29 - 2018 - Paper 1
Question 29
Question 29
The following diagrams represent combinations of four galvanic half-cells (G|G^2+, J|J^+, Q|Q^2+, and R|R^2+) that were investigated under standard condi... show full transcript
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The following diagrams represent combinations of four galvanic half-cells (G|G^2+, J|J^+, Q|Q^2+, and R|R^2+) that were investigated under standard conditions - VCE - SSCE Chemistry - Question 29 - 2018 - Paper 1
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A. J|J^+, R|R^2+, G|G^2+, Q|Q^2+
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Initially, we observe that J is the most reduced, followed by R, then G, and lastly Q.
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B. Q|Q^2+, G|G^2+, R|R^2+, J|J^+
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In this scenario, we see an incorrect order as Q should not be the highest.
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C. R|R^2+, J|J^+, Q|Q^2+, G|G^2+
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This also presents a misleading order as it misplaces Q and G.
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D. G|G^2+, Q|Q^2+, J|J^+, R|R^2+
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Correctly identifies G as the lowest and R as the highest E° value in the series.
