Chemistry

Problem

For the reaction

\mathrm{2I^- + Br_2 \rightarrow I_2 + 2Br^-}

occurring in aqueous solution, which statement correctly describes conservation of charge? a) Net charge is

-4

on the left and

-2

on the right; charge is not conserved. b) Net charge is

-2

on the left and

-2

on the right; charge is conserved. c) Net charge is

-1

on the left and

-1

on the right; charge is conserved. d) Net charge is

0

on both sides; charge is conserved.