State Which Element Is Oxidized and Which Is Reduced in the Reaction

question 114

Short Answer

State which element is oxidized and which is reduced in the reaction Fe + Cl₂→ FeCl_2.

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Definitions:

Oceanic Crust

The portion of the Earth's crust that forms the ocean basins, primarily composed of basalt and denser than continental crust.

Plate Boundary

The edges where two tectonic plates meet, which can be categorized into convergent, divergent, or transform boundaries based on their movement relative to each other.

Spreading Center

Divergent boundary where two oceanic plates move apart (diverge).

Transform Fault

A geological fault where the movement of the Earth's crust is predominantly horizontal, often leading to earthquakes in these regions.