Explain that the formation of magnesium chloride is a Redox reaction

1.	Explain that the formation of magnesium chloride is a Redox reaction
Answer» The metal LOSES electrons, and in forming Mg2+it loses 2 electrons and is oxidized: Mg(s)→Mg2++2e− (i) And on the other hand chlorine is reduced to CHLORIDE ion by accepting electrons: CL2(g)+2e−→2Cl− (ii) And (i)+(ii)= Mg(s)+Cl2(g)→MgCl2(s) Both CHARGE and mass are BALANCED, as required.

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