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When magnesium reacts with chlorine, the chlorine atom gain electrons. what happens to chlorine in this reaction?

a. it is oxidized
b. it is synthesized
c. it is decomposed
d. it is reduced

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User Smchae
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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Reduction refers to gain in electrons. Hence it is D

Oxidation occurs when the element loses electrons. Hence A is wrong

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User Jason Wood
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