Answer to Question #171335 in General Chemistry for Acacia

Question #171335

Identify the element oxidized and the element reduced in the following reaction.

2Mg(s) + O2 (g) --> 2MgO (s)


1
Expert's answer
2021-03-15T09:28:29-0400

In the above reaction, oxygen acts as an oxidising agent as it oxidises magnesium (Mg) to form magnesium oxide (MgO).


Need a fast expert's response?

Submit order

and get a quick answer at the best price

for any assignment or question with DETAILED EXPLANATIONS!

Comments

No comments. Be the first!

Leave a comment

LATEST TUTORIALS
New on Blog
APPROVED BY CLIENTS