Using the standard electrode potentials given in Table 3.1, predict if the reaction between the following is feasible:
(iii) Fe ^{3+}( aq ) and Br ^{-}( aq )
(iv) Ag ( s ) and Fe ^{3+}( aq )
Using the standard electrode potentials given in Table 3.1, predict if the reaction between the following is feasible:
(iii) Fe ^{3+}( aq ) and Br ^{-}( aq )
(iv) Ag ( s ) and Fe ^{3+}( aq )

Solution:

When it comes to electrochemistry, the term “standard electrode potential” refers to the value obtained by measuring the standard emf of a cell in which molecular hydrogen under standard pressure is oxidised to solvated protons by connecting the left-hand electrode.