Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Redox

Redox — practice question

The ionic equation for the reaction between aqueous potassium bromide and chlorine gas is given. $2\text{Br}^- + \text{Cl}_2 \rightarrow \text{Br}_2 + 2\text{Cl}^-$ Which statement is right?

  • ABromide ions are oxidised by gaining electrons.
  • BBromide ions are oxidised by losing electrons.
  • CChlorine is oxidised by gaining electrons.
  • DChlorine is oxidised by losing electrons.

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