Question

Read the following chemical equations. Reaction 1: H2S + Cl2 → 2HCl + S Reaction 2: Fe + S → FeS Which of the following statements is true for both the chemical equations? A. Chlorine is reduced in reaction 1 and iron is reduced in reaction 2. B. Chlorine is oxidized in reaction 1 and iron is oxidized in reaction 2. C. Chlorine is oxidized in reaction 1 and iron is reduced in reaction 2. D. Chlorine is reduced in reaction 1 and iron is oxidized in reaction 2.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Chlorine is reduced in reaction 1 and iron is oxidized in reaction 2.

Explanation:

• Reduction is the process where by the Oxidation number or state of an element or substance is reduce.
• Oxidation is the increase in oxidation number or state of any element or substance