When magnesium metal is placed in an aqueous solution of iron(ii) ions, fe2+(aq), the magnesium dissolves and iron metal is precipitated. State the two half-equations and the overall redox equation for the reaction taking place.
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Anode Mg -> Mg2+ +2e-
Cathode Fe2+ +2e- -> Fe
Overall Reaction:-
Fe2+ + Mg -> Fe + Mg2+
Cathode Fe2+ +2e- -> Fe
Overall Reaction:-
Fe2+ + Mg -> Fe + Mg2+
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