2Cs + Br2 -> 2CsBr
Oxidized element?
Reduced element?
Oxidizing agent?
Reduction agent?
In the given chemical reaction 2Cs + Br2 -> 2CsBr:
- The oxidized element is Br (bromine), as it undergoes reduction by gaining electrons and its oxidation state decreases from 0 to -1 in CsBr.
- The reduced element is Cs (cesium), as it undergoes oxidation by losing an electron and its oxidation state increases from 0 to +1 in CsBr.
- The oxidizing agent is Br2 (bromine), as it causes the oxidation of Cs by accepting electrons.
- The reduction agent is Cs (cesium), as it causes the reduction of Br2 by providing electrons.