So, given a reduction potential I know that the more positive it is the greater the chances that the species will be reduced. I would like to know how I determine from such information the tendency of it being oxidized? In my mind/according to my textbook, a negative reduction potential would mean that it can oxidize more. Is this right? So, if we were to have sample reduction values, such as:
1. .4
2. 1
3. -1
4. -2.5
Which of these values would result in a species being Oxidized? In my mind the -2.5 would be the most likely to be oxidized as it is the least likely to be reduced. The reason for my confusion is that I came across a practice question where the most positive reduction potential was also the strongest oxidizing agent and didn't understand how.
1. .4
2. 1
3. -1
4. -2.5
Which of these values would result in a species being Oxidized? In my mind the -2.5 would be the most likely to be oxidized as it is the least likely to be reduced. The reason for my confusion is that I came across a practice question where the most positive reduction potential was also the strongest oxidizing agent and didn't understand how.
