Analyze Redox Reactions

Question

2ClO₃^- + 5Fe+ 12H⁺5Fe²⁺ + Cl₂+ 6H₂O

Name of the element oxidized:

Name of the element reduced:

Formula of the oxidizing agent:

Formula of the reducing agent:

Answer 1

2ClO₃^- + 5Fe+ 12H⁺5Fe²⁺ + Cl₂+ 6H₂O ... balanced equation

When doing these types or problems it helps to identify the oxidation number of each element on both sides of the balanced equation. If you are unsure of how to do this, you can submit another question or go to a text book or online to learn about it.

Left side.....................Right side

Cl = +5......................Cl = 0 It has gained electrons

O = -2.......................O = -2 no change

Fe = 0......................Fe = +2 it has lost electrons

H = +1......................H = +1 no change

Name of the element oxidized: Iron because it LOST electrons

Name of the element reduced: Chlorine because it GAINED electrons

Formula of the oxidizing agent: Cl⁵⁺

Formula of the reducing agent: Fe