Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Sections 4.1-4.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 189: 95b

Answer

This is a redox reaction. Mg acts as a reducing agent and Fe2+ acts as an oxidizing agent.

Work Step by Step

In a redox reaction, there is a change in the oxidation number. Mg's oxidation number changes from 0 to +2. There is an increase in the oxidation number so it gets oxidised. Hence, it acts as a reducing agent. Fe2+ oxidation number changes from +2 to 0. There is a decrease in the oxidation number, it gets reduced. Hence, it acts as an oxidizing agent.
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