How many moles of electrons are required to reduce one mole of bromine gas (Br2) to two moles of bromide ions (Br-)? 1 e- 2 e- 3

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EastWind [94]

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How many moles of electrons are required to reduce one mole of bromine gas (Br2) to two moles of bromide ions (Br-)? 1 e- 2 e- 3

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rosijanka [135] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-30T10:14:57+03:00

rosijanka [135]3 years ago

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The correct answer would be the second option. It would would need 2 moles of electrons to reduce one mole of bromine gas into two moles of the bromide ions. This is a reduction reaction. It would be written as:

Br2 = 2Br- + 2e-