2 Al + 3 Cl2 → 2 (Al)3+ + 6 (Cl)-
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
6 Cl0 + 6 e- → 6 Cl-I (reduction)
2 Al0 - 6 e- → 2 AlIII (oxidation)
Cl2 is an oxidizing agent, Al is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- Al
- Cl2
Products:
- Al3+
- Cl-
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
6 Cl0 + 6 e- → 6 Cl-I (reduction)
2 Al0 - 6 e- → 2 AlIII (oxidation)
Cl2 is an oxidizing agent, Al is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
Products: