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1.reaction of magnesium metal with oxygen gasrnobservations: Reaction Type:rnBalanced Reaction:rn(including states)rnoxidation States of atoms in reactantsrnmg = o =rnoxidation states of atoms in productsrnmg = o =rnsubstance Oxidized? Substance Reduced? Oxidizing Agent? Reducing Agent? Number of electronsrntransferred
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1. Reaction of magnesium metal with oxygen gas
Observations:
* Magnesium metal burns brightly, producing a white flame.
* A white solid product (magnesium oxide) is formed.
Reaction Type:
* Combustion reaction
Balanced Reaction:
* 2 Mg (s) + O2 (g) → 2 MgO (s)
Oxidation States of atoms in reactants:
* Mg = 0
* O = 0
Oxidation states of atoms in products:
* Mg = +2
* O = -2
Substance Oxidized: Magnesium
Substance Reduced: Oxygen
Oxidizing Agent: Oxygen
Reducing Agent: Magnesium
Number of electrons transferred: 2 per Mg atom
Observations:
* Magnesium metal burns brightly, producing a white flame.
* A white solid product (magnesium oxide) is formed.
Reaction Type:
* Combustion reaction
Balanced Reaction:
* 2 Mg (s) + O2 (g) → 2 MgO (s)
Oxidation States of atoms in reactants:
* Mg = 0
* O = 0
Oxidation states of atoms in products:
* Mg = +2
* O = -2
Substance Oxidized: Magnesium
Substance Reduced: Oxygen
Oxidizing Agent: Oxygen
Reducing Agent: Magnesium
Number of electrons transferred: 2 per Mg atom
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