Question

sodium chloride is formed in the reaction of sodium with chlorine.
On the basis of gain or loss of electrons explain which one is oxidized reduced​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Loss of electrons

For example, when sodium metal reacts with chlorine gas to form sodium chloride (NaCl), the sodium metal loses an electron, which is then gained by chlorine. When it loses the electron, chemists say that the sodium metal has been oxidized to the sodium cation.