Balance the following equations. Classify them and indicate in each case if and which element oxidizes or reduces:
a. Sn + Cl2 ---- SnCl4
I balanced the equation but what i'm having trouble with is figuring out which one oxidizes and which one reduces??

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Balance the following equations. Classify them and indicate in each case if and which element oxidizes or reduces:
a. Sn + Cl2 ----> SnCl4
 I balanced the equation but what i'm having trouble with is figuring out which one oxidizes and which one reduces??

chmvijay · Answer

Sn is oxidized and Cl got reduced !!!

anonymous · Answer

thank you but how did you determine that?

chmvijay · Answer

The oxidation state of Tin in left and right of the reaction  can you tell

chmvijay · Answer

hey  @pariisz24 say something LOL:)

anonymous · Answer

still a bit confused oxidation is the loss of an electron n reduction is the gaining of an electron right?

chmvijay · Answer

yaaa ur right
on left side Sn oxidation state is 0 and when it loses 4 electrons its oxidation no changes to +4 
and Cl2 on the left is having ) oxidation state while on the right it s oxidation state is -1 and it has gained one electron and hence it is reduced in the reaction