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Identify the substance oxidised and reduced in the chemical reaction: 2Mg + O2→ 2MgO |
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Answer» O2 is an oxidizing agent and Mg is reducing agent 2Mg + O2→ 2MgO In the given reaction, O2 is reduced by losing oxygen atoms. Thus, O2 is an oxidizing agent as it undergoes reduction. Mg is oxidized by gaining oxygen atoms. Thus, Mg is a reducing agent as it undergoes oxidation. |
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