A half-reaction has E° = +0.80 V. What does this indicate about the tendency of the species to gain electrons?

• A. A positive E° means the species has a strong tendency to be reduced.
• B. A positive E° means the species readily donates electrons.
• C. E° does not indicate tendency to gain electrons.
• D. Only at high temperature does E° indicate reduction tendency.

Answer: (A)