Question

When chlorine atoms change to chlorine ions, the chlorine atoms are said to have been _________
(Either Oxidised or reduced)

Answer 1

wrong section sorry.

Answer 2

it depends:
when chlorine gains an electron it is reduced
when it loses electrons it is oxidised

Answer 3

they dont specify.. thats why im confused ?

Answer 4

generally its cl- ion

Answer 5

so it is reduced?

Answer 6

ya

Answer 7

ok thanks. can u help with another?

Answer 8

sure if i can