Question

Potassium at no 19 and chlorine at number 17 react to form a compound explain on the basis of electronic concept 1 oxidation 2 reduction 3 oxidising agent 4 reducing agent

Answer 1

K + Cl = KCl

In this reaction potassium(K) donates one electron to become electropositive (K^+).

Potassium is oxidized

Chlorine (Cl ) gains one electron to become electronegative (Cl^-)

Chlorine is reduced.

Potassium acts as reducing agent

Chlorine as oxidizing agent.