Asked by Lena

How do you write redox reactions. I was given this equation below:

2Mg + O2 --> 2MgO

I have to write the redox reaction
Answered by DrBob222
Do you want the two half equations; one for the oxidation and the other for the reduction?
Mg ==> Mg^+2 + 2e
O2 + 4e ==> 2O^-2
Answered by Lena
if I add them together they become the redox reaction?
Answered by Dr Russ
I think DrBob is right here they are after the two half reactions. It is already a redox reaction.
Answered by Lena
My teacher adds the 2 half reactions. What is that called?
Answered by DrBob222
In my opinion it is called the equation or chemical equation. It just happens to be a redox equation
Answered by Lena
thanks :)
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