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Explain how to Identify the reducing agent in a reaction of magnesium with oxygen.
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Answer:

Mg.

Explanation:

  • The reducing agent is the agent that is oxidized (losses electrons).
  • The oxidizing agent is the agent that is reduced (gains electrons).

For the mentioned reaction:

Mg + 1/2O₂ → MgO.

Mg (oxid. no. = 0) is converted to MgO (oxid. no. of Mg = +2), which means that Mg losses 2 electrons and is oxidized.

So, the reducing agent is Mg.

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