Chemistry

Chemistry

Problem

The half-reaction Fe2+(aq)  →  Fe3+(aq)+e−\mathrm{Fe^{2+}(aq) \;\rightarrow\; Fe^{3+}(aq) + e^-} describes the oxidation of iron(II) ion. How many moles of electrons are lost when 0.40 mol0.40\,\text{mol} of Fe2+\mathrm{Fe^{2+}} is oxidized completely according to this half-reaction? a) 0.80 mol0.80\,\text{mol} b) 1.2 mol1.2\,\text{mol} c) 0.20 mol0.20\,\text{mol} d) 0.40 mol0.40\,\text{mol}

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