What Is Undergoing Reduction in the Redox Reaction Represented by the Following

question 101

Multiple Choice

What is undergoing reduction in the redox reaction represented by the following cell notation?
$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$ Fe(s) | Fe³⁺(aq) $\|$ Cl₂(g) | Cl^- (aq) | Pt(s)

• A)Fe(s)
• B)Fe³⁺(aq)
• C)Cl₂(g)
• D)Cl^- (aq)
• E)Pt(s)

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Definitions:

Salt

A general term for ionic compounds that result from the neutralization reaction of an acid and a base, commonly used as sodium chloride in cooking.

Sodium Chloride

A compound commonly known as table salt, consisting of sodium and chloride ions.

Na

Na is the chemical symbol for Sodium, a highly reactive, silver-colored metal belonging to the alkali metal series, with atomic number 11.

Neutralization

A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react quantitatively to form water and a salt, effectively balancing the acid and base.