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Which element is oxidized

Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:34 am
by shannamk06
H2 + Cl2 = 2HCl

Is hydrogen oxidized in this reaction

Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:43 am
by dedanh

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oxidation : H2 = 2H{+} + 2e 
reduction : Cl2 + 2e = 2Cl{-}
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