Group 2 + Group 7 Flashcards by Alyaan Maqsood

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What is the definition of a reducing agent

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Electron Donor

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What happens to the reducing power of halides when you go down the group (4)

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Reducing strength increases down group
Atomic radius and shielding increase
Attraction between outer electron and nucleus decreases
So outer electron is more easily donated

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