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Is. Mg(s) --------------> Mg2+(aq) + 2e−



oxidation or reduction?​

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Answer:

Oxidation

Step-by-step explanation:

Mg loses 2e- for it to gain it's stability hence the reaction above is oxidation

note: Oxidation is the loss of electrons while reduction is the gain of electrons

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