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

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 oxidized to solvated protons by connecting the left-hand electrode.