Question

Place in order the best to work oxidizer
Zn2+, Cu2+, Mg2+, Ag+

Also for the reducing strength
Cu, MG, Zn, Ag

Answer 1

best to worst

Answer 2

Look at an activity series. That should help you get the correct order.

Answer 3

I think, Oxidizing power
Ag > Zn > Cu > Mg

Answer 4

No, that is not correct.

Answer 5

But we know that oxidizing power increases down the group and decreases along the period. According to this I think, this will be the Order. Am I right????? PLZ

Answer 6

Look at an activity series. Any metal will replace a metallic ion below it in a single displacement (redox) reaction, if the series is written from most to least reactive metals.

Answer 7

Do u know about the Galvanic cell in which Zn Oxidizes and Cu reduces, The reaction is spontaneous. Its mean Zn has greater Oxidizing power than Cu, Is it Right?

Answer 8

I got it.

the Order is Mg > Zn > Cu > Ag
because Oxidation potential of Mg is greater than Zn and so on.......
U Can Check the oxidation potential of these metals from here
http://www.siliconfareast.com/ox_potential.htm

Answer 9

Okay, what is an activity series?