Answer:
The reduced atom is Br.
Explanation:
- The oxidation-reduction reaction contains a reductant and an oxidant (oxidizing agent).
- The oxidation process is the process in which electrons are lost and produce positively charged ions.
- The reduction process is the process in which electrons is gained and negatively charge ions are produced.
- In the reaction of chlorine with calcium:
2Na + Br₂ → 2NaBr,
Na loses 1 electrons and is oxidized to Na⁺. (Na → Na⁺ + e).
Br₂ gains 2 electrons and is reduced to 2Br⁻. (Br₂ + 2e → 2Br⁻).
So, the reduced atom is Br.
