Question

2Li + Cl₂ → 2 LiCl Did lithium undergo oxidation or reduction?Did chlorine undergo oxidation of reduction?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the next equation,

2Li + Cl₂ → 2 LiCl (completed and balanced)

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The oxidation state of each element changes as follows:

Li) goes from 0 to +1

`2Li^0=>\text{ Li}^(+1)+\text{ 2e}^(-1)`

Cl) goes from 0 to -1

`2Cl^0+2e^(-1)=>2Cl^(-1)`

(these equations above are the half-reactions)

Therefore,

Answer:

Lithium undergo oxidation

Chlorine undergo reduction