Answer to Question #161562 in General Chemistry for mike

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Question #161562

b) If an ion, X- , acquires a –2 charge, has it been oxidised or reduced? Explain your answer and write a general equation.

Expert's answer

Reduced

X^- + e^-"\\to" X^-2

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