Question

The reaction 2Mg(s) + O2(g) --> 2MgO(s) is a

Group of answer choices
double-replacement reaction.
decomposition reaction.
synthesis reaction.
single-replacement reaction.

Answer 1

Double-Replacement Reaction

Step-by-step explanation:

Mg is Oxidized, and O2 is the cause of the oxidation, hence the Oxidizing agent. That means that O2 is Reduced and Mg is the cause naming it the Reducing agent.

OIL - RIG Oxidation is Loss-Reduction is Gain