After the \( \mathrm{ZnCl}_{2} \) is dissolved, the solid substance is separated into zinc ions and chloride ions as shown in the chemical equation below. \[ \mathrm{ZnCl}_{2}(\mathrm{~s}) ightarrow \mathrm{Zn}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq})+2 \mathrm{Cl}^{-}(\mathrm{aq}) \]

Which of the following is correct? Zinc was oxidized; chlorine was reduced. Zinc was reduced; chlorine was oxidized. This was not a redox reaction.