Answer to Question #150734 in General Chemistry for diana

Question

: Locate the oxidation number for each balanced chemical equation and find the following;
1. Cl2 + 2 Brˉ → 2 Clˉ + Br2

a. Substance reduced
b. Oxidizing agent
c. Substance oxidized
d. Reducing agent

Answer 1

Cl₂=0

Cl^-=-1

Br^-=-1

Br₂=0

Br^- to Br₂ is oxidation reaction therefore, Br^- is oxidized

Cl₂ to Cl^- is reduction reaction therefore, Cl₂ is reduced

Oxidizing agent is Cl₂ while reducing agent is Br^-