Question

Mg + 2AgNO3 is this oxidation

Answer 1

Answer:

This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:

2 AgI + 2 e- → 2 Ag0

(reduction)

Mg0 - 2 e- → MgII

(oxidation)

AgNO3 is an oxidizing agent, Mg is a reducing agent.

Answer 2

Answer:

Yes it is

Explanation:

Here a positive ion (Ag) is removed from the compound AgNO3 so it is an oxi reaction.