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3 years ago

In the reaction of chlorine with calcium, explain which atom is oxidized.

Chemistry

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romanna [79]3 years ago

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Answer:

The atom is oxidized is Ca.

Explanation:

The oxidation-reduction reaction contains a reductant and an oxidant (oxidizing agent).

The oxidation process is the process in which electrons are lost and produce positively charged ions.

The reduction process is the process in which electrons is gained and negatively charge ions are produced.

In the reaction of chlorine with calcium:

Ca + Cl₂ → CaCl₂,

Ca loses 2 electrons and is oxidized to Ca²⁺. (Ca → Ca²⁺ + 2e).

Cl is gains 2 electrons in "Cl₂, oxidation state zero" and is reduced to Cl⁻. (Cl₂ + 2e → 2Cl⁻).

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