Question

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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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).
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Mg>reduction cu>oxidation

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