Question

Potassium (at No. 19) and chlorine (at No. 17) react to
form a compound. Explain on the basis of electronic
concept :
(i) oxidation
(ii) reduction
(iii) oxidising agent (iv) reducing agent.​

Answer 1

(i) Potassium undergoes oxidation as it loses an electron and forms a cation.

(ii) Chlorine undergoes reduction as it gains an electron and forms chloride anion.