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When magnesium reacts with copper sulfate solution, the ionic equation is:

Mg(s) + Cu² (aq) → Mg² (aq) + Cu(s)
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Which species has lost electrons?
Which species has gained electrons?
Which species is oxidised and which is reduced?
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Answer:

magnesium because it gives its electrons to copper

copper gains from mg

copper is reduced and magnesium is oxidised

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