Chemistry
In the formation of magnesium chloride (by direct combination between magnesium and chlorine), name the substance that is oxidized and the substance that is reduced.
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Magnesium is oxidized and Chlorine is reduced.
In the formation of magnesium chloride the reaction is :
Mg + Cl2 ⟶ Mg+2 + 2Cl-
Oxidation : Mg ⟶ Mg+2
Reduction : Cl2 ⟶ 2Cl-
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