K + CL ---> K+ CL-
Which one is the oxidizer … and which one is the oxidizee ?
And which one is the reducer … and which the reducee ?
2007-03-19 12:02:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
memorize this LEO is GER
LOSS OF ELECTRON IS OXIDATION
GAIN OF ELECTRON IS REDUCTION
potassium loses an electron
Chlorine gains an electron
POTASSIUM IS OXIDIZEE POTASSIUM IS REDUCER
CHLORINE IS OXIDIZER CHLORINE IS REDUCEE
2007-03-19 12:12:15 · answer #1 · answered by MARK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the K is being oxidized, because the Cl is attracting the electron.
2007-03-19 12:11:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jenna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy to remember: Oxidation involves loss of electrons. Reduction involves gain of electrons. Hence, the Potassium(K+)is being reduced; the Clorine is being oxidized.
2007-03-19 12:36:42 · answer #3 · answered by Ke Xu Long 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potassium is the oxidizee - it is oxidized in this reaction as it loses an electron. It is therefore also the reducer of chlorine, which is the oxidizer, and reducee as it gains an electron and negative charge. :)
2007-03-19 12:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by Aquarian Smurf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋