Question

In the chemical reaction shown below, which element was oxidized? (2 points)

2K + Cl2 yields 2KCl

(A). K, because it lost one electron

(B). K, because it gained one electron

(C). Cl, because it lost one electron

(D) Cl, because it gained one electron

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

In Redox reaction, anions mostly gain electron. in these K is reduced because it loss one electron while Cl is oxidised because it gains one electron