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Question 12 of 20 In the following chemical reaction, which element is the reducing agent? 2 Ag(s) + 2CI-(aq) + 2 H,O(1) - 2 AgCI(s) + H2(g) + 2 OH-(aq) A) Ag B) CI C) H D) O

Question 12 of 20 In the following chemical reaction, which element is the reducing agent? 2 Ag(s) + 2CI-(aq) + 2 H,O(1) - 2 AgCI(s) + H2(g) + 2 OH-(aq) A) Ag B) CI C) H D) O

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**Question 12 of 20** In the following chemical reaction, which element is the reducing agent? \[ 2 \, \text{Ag}(s) + 2 \, \text{Cl}^-(aq) + 2 \, \text{H}_2\text{O}(l) \rightarrow 2 \, \text{AgCl}(s) + \text{H}_2(g) + 2 \, \text{OH}^-(aq) \] A) Ag B) Cl C) H D) O **Explanation:** - The given chemical equation demonstrates a redox reaction where you are required to identify the element acting as the reducing agent. - The reducing agent is the substance that donates electrons in a redox chemical reaction, undergoing oxidation itself. **Options:** - Option A: Ag (Silver) - Option B: Cl (Chlorine) - Option C: H (Hydrogen) - Option D: O (Oxygen)
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 12 of 20** In the following chemical reaction, which element is the reducing agent? \[ 2 \, \text{Ag}(s) + 2 \, \text{Cl}^-(aq) + 2 \, \text{H}_2\text{O}(l) \rightarrow 2 \, \text{AgCl}(s) + \text{H}_2(g) + 2 \, \text{OH}^-(aq) \] A) Ag B) Cl C) H D) O **Explanation:** - The given chemical equation demonstrates a redox reaction where you are required to identify the element acting as the reducing agent. - The reducing agent is the substance that donates electrons in a redox chemical reaction, undergoing oxidation itself. **Options:** - Option A: Ag (Silver) - Option B: Cl (Chlorine) - Option C: H (Hydrogen) - Option D: O (Oxygen)
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