1. all elements are made of small particles called atoms
2. atoms of one element are identical in their properties, different atoms from different elements differ in properties
3. chemical reactions consist of atoms rearranging in whole number ratios
4. atoms can not be subdivided, created, or destroyed

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PbO2 + 4HCl --- PbCl2 + Cl2 + 2H2O who buys electrons and who loses electrons?

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Answer: Electrons are taken up by $PbO_2$ and they are lost by $HCl$

Explanation:

Redox reaction is defined as the reaction in which oxidation and reduction take place simultaneously. It is also called the reaction where the exchange of electrons takes place.

An oxidation reaction is defined as the reaction in which a chemical species loses electrons takes place. In this reaction, the oxidation state of a substance gets increased.

A reduction reaction is defined as the reaction in which a chemical species gains electrons takes place. In this reaction, the oxidation state of a substance gets reduced.

For the given chemical reaction:

$PbO_2+4HCl\rightarrow PbCl_2+Cl_2+2H_2O$