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9 November, 00:43

21. Explain how to identify the reducing agent in a reaction of magnesium with oxygen.

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  1. 9 November, 01:01
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    The balanced chemical equation between magnesium and oxygen to form the magnesium oxide is,

    Mg + O2 - - - > MgO

    The oxidation state of the reactants are both zero and that of the product is Mg2+, so 2 and that of oxygen is - 2. The substances oxidized is magnesium because its oxidation number increased. This is also the reducing agent because it reduced the oxidation.
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