In the formation of magnesium chloride, name the substance that is oxi

1.	In the formation of magnesium chloride, name the substance that is oxidized and the substance that is reduced.
Answer» 1. Two electrons are transferred from Magnesium atom to Chlorine atom in the formation of Magnesium chloride. 2. So Magnesium is oxidised (loss of electrons is oxidation) and Chlorine is reduced (gain of electrons is reduction).

In the formation of magnesium chloride, name the substance that is oxidized and the substance that is reduced.

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1. Two electrons are transferred from Magnesium atom to Chlorine atom in the formation of Magnesium chloride.

2. So Magnesium is oxidised (loss of electrons is oxidation) and Chlorine is reduced (gain of electrons is reduction).