Redox Reactions

Cl2 + Co 2--> Cl- + Co2+

species oxidized?
species reduced?
oxidizing agent?
reducing agent?

As the reaction proceeds, electrons are transferred from?

2 answers

Co
Cl
Cl
Co
Co
Cl
Loss of electrons is oxidization.
Gain of electrons is reduction.
The substance oxidized is the reducing agent.
The substance reduced is the oxidizing agent.