Sodium is oxidized and loses an electron to have a +1 charge; meanwhile chlorine is reduced because it gains the electron to have a -1 charge. The redox reaction creates two ions with opposite charges that are attracted to one another and create sodium chloride, or table salt. At this point it's also important to discuss reducing and oxidizing agents. A reducing agent donates electrons or reduces another substance.
A âCease and Desist Orderâ is a type of court document issued by a judge in certain types of legal cases. It is basically an injunction ordering the defendant to cease or stop certain actions, such as the unauthorized use of the plaintiffâs protected material in a copyright infringement case.
cease and desist order. n. an order of a court or government agency to a person, business or organization to stop doing something upon a strong showing that the activity is harmful and/or contrary to law. The order may be permanent or hold until a final judicial determination of legality occurs.