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What is the oxidation hall reaction for 2Mg+O 2 2MgO ?

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2Mg(s) → 2Mg2+ + 4e. On the other hand, O2 was reduced: its oxidation state goes from 0 to -2. Thus, a reduction half reaction can be written for the O2 as it gains 4 electrons: O2(g) + 4e− → 2O.

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