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Why is the reaction between potassium (K) and chlorine (Cl) considered an oxidation-reduction reaction?

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Oxidation-Reduction: A reaction in which electrons are exchanged from one substance to another, also called redox.

In K(s) + Cl2(g) → 2KCl(s) , the electrons are being exchanged between one another. In this case, Chlorine atoms are taking electrons from potassium. Chlorine takes electrons from potassium in the reaction.

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