Displacement reactions as redox reactions
1 mark · EasyState which species is reduced in the reaction between chlorine and potassium bromide.
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chlorine (Cl2)
Must show: chlorine (Cl2)
Also accept: chlorine; Cl2
Common mistakes: bromide; potassium
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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly states chlorine/Cl2 as the species reduced.
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Chlorine (Cl2) is reduced to chloride ions (Cl−) in this reaction.