In the oxidation-reduction reaction Mg(s) + (aq) ? 3 (aq) + Cu(s) ,which atom or ion is reduced? Which atom or ion is oxidized?
A) The ion is oxidized as it gains electrons from the copper metal,Cu.The magnesium metal,Mg,is reduced as it loses electrons to form .
B) The ion is reduced as it gains electrons from the copper metal,Cu.The is oxidized as it loses electrons to the .
C) The ion is reduced as it gains electrons to form copper metal,Cu.The magnesium metal,Mg,is oxidized as it loses electrons to form .
D) Since Mg goes from a solid to an aqueous solution and Cu goes from an aqueous solution to a solid,an oxidation-reduction reaction did not occur.
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