Question

As you may remember, NaCl is an ionic compound composed of Na+ and Cl− ions. In the oxidation-reduction reaction to form NaCl, which substance is oxidized and which is reduced?

A. Sodium is oxidized and chlorine is reduced.

B. Sodium is reduced and chlorine is oxidized.

C. Both sodium and chlorine are oxidized.

D. Both sodium and chlorine are reduced.

Answer 1

Sodium is oxidized and chlorine is reduced.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

A. Sodium is oxidized and chlorine is reduced.