Which half reaction correctly describes the reduction that is taking place

Chemistry

1 answer:

pickupchik [31]3 years ago

6 0

<h2>Answer:</h2>

The correct answer is the option A which is: Cl2 + 2e- → 2Cl-

<h3>Explanation:</h3>

<em><u>Reduction is the gain of electrons and resulting in neutral or negative ions.</u></em>

<em><u>It is also the gain of hydrogen and release of oxygen ions.</u></em>

According to first most definition, option A describes the reduction.
Option B is incomplete reaction.
While C and D are oxidation reactions.

You might be interested in

What do we call the harmful substances that have a negative effect on the environment? *

kumpel [21]

Answer: A. Pollutants

Explanation:

"A pollutant is a substance or energy introduced into the environment that has undesired effects, or adversely affects the usefulness of a resource. ..." - Wikipedia

3 0

3 years ago

Read 2 more answers

The mass of an atom may be found by adding the

Darina [25.2K]

Answer:

protons and neutrons

Explanation:

5 0

2 years ago

Solar system question

shtirl [24]

Answer:

yes

Explanation:

is that is the alteration of a planet on its orbit around the sun depends upon the mass of the Sun and the inverse square of the planets distance from the Sun. As a planet moves further away in its orbit around the Sun, the gravitational force exerted by the sun on the planet decreases

8 0

3 years ago

4. Which type of bond will form between a calcium atom and a sulfur atom?

FromTheMoon [43]

Answer:ionic

Explanation: ionic bond formation

In the ionic bond formation between calcium and sulfur, a calcium atom donates two valence electrons to a sulfur atom to form a Ca2+ ion and an S2+ ⁻ ion.

7 0

2 years ago

The energy from ____________ splits the nitrogen dioxide to oxygen and ____________ .

Luda [366]

Sun and hydrogen are the answers

4 0

2 years ago