When magnesium reacts with chlorine, the chlorine atom gain electrons. what happens to chlorine in this reaction? a. it is oxidized b. it is synthesized c. it is decomposed d. it is reduced

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Dhiral Pandya asked Jun 11, 2022

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When magnesium reacts with chlorine, the chlorine atom gain electrons. what happens to chlorine in this reaction?

a. it is oxidized
b. it is synthesized
c. it is decomposed
d. it is reduced

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Step-by-step explanation:

Reduction refers to gain in electrons. Hence it is D

Oxidation occurs when the element loses electrons. Hence A is wrong

Tejas Bramhecha answered Jun 17, 2022

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