In acidic solution, silver(II) oxide first dissolves to produce Ag 2+ (aq). This is followed by the

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In acidic solution, silver(II) oxide first dissolves to produce Ag2+(aq). This is followed by the oxidation of H2O(l) to O2(g) and the reduction of Ag2+ to Ag+.

(a) Write equations for the dissolution and oxidation–reduction reactions.

(b) Show that the oxidation–reduction reaction is indeed spontaneous.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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