Asked by devon
write the oxidation and reduction half-reactions that occur at the anode and cathode, respectively, when MgCl2 liquid is electrolyzed using inert electrodes.
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Answered by
DrBob222
Mg^2+ + 2e ==> Mg(s)
2Cl^- ==> Cl2 + 2e
Oxidation is the loss of electrons so which half rxn is that? Then oxidation occurs at the anode. Reduction occurs at the cathode (which is the gain of electrons).
2Cl^- ==> Cl2 + 2e
Oxidation is the loss of electrons so which half rxn is that? Then oxidation occurs at the anode. Reduction occurs at the cathode (which is the gain of electrons).
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devon
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Answered by
SAMUEL
Mg>reduction cu>oxidation
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