Write the redox reactions using half equations.Mg(s) + Cl2(s) → MgCl

1.	Write the redox reactions using half equations.Mg(s) + Cl2(s) → MgCl2(s)In the reactions given above, mention (i) Which reactant is oxidized? To what ?(ii) Which reactant is the oxidizer?(iii) Which reactant is reduced? To what?(iv) Which reactant is the reducer?
Answer» Mg → Mg²⁺ + 2e^– (oxidation) Cl₂ + 2e^– → 2Cl (reduction) Mg is oxidized to Mg Cl₂ is reduced to Cl Mg is the reducer Cl₂ is the oxidizer.

Write the redox reactions using half equations.Mg(s) + Cl2(s) → MgCl2(s)In the reactions given above, mention (i) Which reactant is oxidized? To what ?(ii) Which reactant is the oxidizer?(iii) Which reactant is reduced? To what?(iv) Which reactant is the reducer?

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Mg → Mg²⁺ + 2e^– (oxidation)

Cl₂ + 2e^– → 2Cl (reduction)

Mg is oxidized to Mg

Cl₂ is reduced to Cl

Mg is the reducer

Cl₂ is the oxidizer.