Consider the Following Reaction: Ba + Cl₂ $\rightarrow$ BaCl₂
Which of the Following Statements Is False?
A) the of the Following

Consider the following reaction: Ba + Cl₂ $\rightarrow$ BaCl₂
Which of the following statements is false?

A) The barium atom is losing electrons; therefore, it is oxidized.
B) The chlorine atom is gaining electrons; therefore, it is oxidized.
C) The barium atom is gaining electrons; therefore, it is oxidized.
D) The chlorine atom is losing electrons; therefore, it is reduced.
E) none of these