standard electrode potential

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More positive standard reduction potential indicates:

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1. **Standard Reduction Potential ($E^\circ$)**: A measure of the tendency of a chemical species to be reduced.
2. **Interpretation**: A high positive $E^\circ$ means the species is very easy to reduce ($Species + ne^- 	o Product$).
3. **Oxidizing Agent**: Since the species 'wants' to take electrons from others to get reduced, it acts as a **strong oxidizing agent**.
4. **Example**: Fluorine has the most positive $E^\circ$ and is the strongest oxidizing agent. Lithium has a very negative $E^\circ$, meaning its ion is hard to reduce, thus $Li$ metal is a strong reducing agent.

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