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Need help with this Pre-AP Chemistry problem. I’m not sure which reactions were oxidized/reduced. Answer 4 wasn’t correct.

Need help with this Pre-AP Chemistry problem. I’m not sure which reactions were oxidized/reduced. Answer 4 wasn’t correct.
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Need help with this Pre-AP Chemistry problem. I’m not sure which reactions were oxidized/reduced. Answer 4 wasn’t correct.

Need help with this Pre-AP Chemistry problem. I’m not sure which reactions were oxidized-example-1
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I remember the acronym: OIL RIG
Oxidation is Loss
Reduction is Gain

Reaction side (LEFT) oxidation numbers
Magnesium = +2
Oxygen = -2
Product side (RIGHT) oxidation numbers
Mg = 0
Oxygen = 0
Mg gained -2e = reduction

Only answer is #2
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