The rate of reduction of [co(nh3)5(h2o)]3 by [cr(h2o)6] 2 is seven orders of magnitude slower than reduction of its conjugate base, [co(nh3)5(oh)]2 . for the corresponding reductions with [ru(nh3)6] 2 instead of [cr(h2o)6] 2 as the oxidant, the two reactions differ by less than a factor of 10. what do these observation suggest about the mechanisms in reductions by [cr(h2o)6] 2 and [ru(nh3)6] 2 , respectively

Vi limitens. vastery test select the correct answer. which statement explains why large atoms are more reactive than small atoms? a. large atoms have valence electrons farther from the nucleus and lose them more readily. b. large atoms have greater ionization energy, which they can utilize during a reaction. c. large atoms have a greater number of electrons that they can lose during a reaction. d. large atoms have more energy levels, so they have more energy to pass on in a reaction. reset next