Consider the Following Reaction: Ba + Cl₂ $\rightarrow$ BaCl₂
Which of the Following Statements Is False?
A) the of the Following

question 47

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction: Ba + Cl₂ $\rightarrow$ BaCl₂
Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The barium atom is losing electrons; therefore, it is oxidized.
• B) The chlorine atom is gaining electrons; therefore, it is oxidized.
• C) The barium atom is gaining electrons; therefore, it is oxidized.
• D) The chlorine atom is losing electrons; therefore, it is reduced.
• E) none of these

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