Cl2 (g) + Cu (s) → CuCl2 (aq)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
Cu0 - 2 e- → CuII (oxidation)
2 Cl0 + 2 e- → 2 Cl-I (reduction)
Cu is a reducing agent, Cl2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- Cl2
- Cu
Products:
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
Cu0 - 2 e- → CuII (oxidation)
2 Cl0 + 2 e- → 2 Cl-I (reduction)
Cu is a reducing agent, Cl2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products: