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It is reduced because it gains an electron in the reaction and reduction is the gain of electrons, therefore the chlorine has been reduced.

A proton ( H+ ion) donor

Well... chemistry is the study of very tiny particles (electrons, atoms, molecules). It would be very hard for us to work with, and make calculations with, a single particle. A 'mole' is just 6.022x10^23 ...