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What is most likely the result of this reaction: Mg + ZnCl2? MgCl2 + Zn MgZn + Cl2 Mg + ZnCl2 Mg(ZnCl2)

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Answer:

MgCl2 + Zn

Step-by-step explanation:

This is a single replacement reaction in which the magnesium atom (Mg) replaces the zinc atom (Zn) in the zinc chloride.

Mg + ZnCl2 → MgCl2 + Zn

This equation is already balanced. Both Mg and Zn have oxidation states of 2.

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