Can Half-Cell Potentials Predict Redox Reactions?

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Half-cell potentials can be used to predict redox reactions by comparing the standard reduction potentials of the reactants. The discussion confirms that Ni2+ cannot oxidize H2, while Fe2+ cannot reduce VO2+. However, Cr3+ can oxidize Fe2+ to Fe3+, and Sn2+ can oxidize Fe2+. Additionally, Fe3+ cannot oxidize Sn metal, and Fe2+ cannot reduce Cr3+ to Cr metal. The method of calculating the potentials by summing the standard reduction potentials is validated, although some specific answers may require further verification.
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yes ------Is Ni2+(aq) capable of oxidizing H2(g)?
no -------Is Fe2+(aq) capable of reducing VO2+(aq)?
no -------Is Cr3+(aq) capable of oxidizing Fe2+(aq) to Fe3+(aq)?
yes ------Is Sn2+(aq) capable of oxidizing Fe2+(aq)?
yes ------Is Fe3+(aq) capable of oxidizing Sn metal to Sn2+(aq)?
no -------Is Fe2+(aq) capable of reducing Cr3+(aq) to Cr metal?


can anyone quickly check these
 
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We need to see some kind of explanation. Can you explain how you arrived at those answers?
 
someone told me to do this

Write down the standard reduction potential of the couple to be reduced.

Write down the negative of the standard reduction potential of the couple to be oxidized.

Add them up.

Is the answer positive (yes/no)


i did that and came to that conclusion but i need someone to check my answers before i submit them
 
Your method is correct. I haven't checked your numbers but the first one doesn't look right.
 
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