Question

examine this chemical equation and plz help this student out.
Mg + 2HCL ➪MgCl2 +H2
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Answer 1

Answer:

In this reaction Mg(s) + 2 HCl(aq) → MgCl2(aq) + H2(g) Magnesium acts as a reducing agent.

Explanation

Magnesium metal is being oxidized to magnesium cations, Mg2+. Hydrogen is being reduced from hydrogen ions, H+, to hydrogen gas, H2. So we can conclude that the above reaction is a redox reaction. Therefore, you can say that magnesium is acting as a reducing agent because it reduces hydrogen to hydrogen gas while being oxidized in the process. In contrast, hydrochloric acid plays an oxidising agent’s role as it oxidizes magnesium to magnesium cations while being reduced in the process

Answer 2

Answer:

A) Oxidised Atom is Mg

B) Reduced atom is H

C)Oxidising Agent is H

D) Reducing agent is Mg

Explanation:

A)Here, Mg is getting Oxidised and has became MgCl2 which is magnesium chloride

B) HCL Is getting reduced to hydrogen.

C) Hydrogen is Oxidising agent, to make Magnesium Chloride

D) magnesium is reducing agent to make hydrogen.