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In the following reaction: Ca+2 + 2Br- ---> BaBr2, which of the reactants is LEO and which is GER?

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Chemical Reaction : Ca+2 + 2Br- ---- CaBr2

The answer: LEO is Bromine (Br-1); the oxidation state changes from (0 to -1) and GER is Calcium (Ca+2); the oxidation state changes from (0 to +2).
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