In the following reaction, Mg (s)+ Cu 2+ (aq)→ Mg 2+ (aq)+ Cu (s):

Mg is oxidized from 0 to +2, so it is the reducing agent. Cu is reduced from +2 to 0, so it is the oxidizing agent.

In the following reaction, Mg (s)+ Cu 2+ (aq)→ Mg 2+ (aq)+ Cu (s):

Mg is oxidized from 0 to +2, so it is the reducing agent. Cu is reduced from +2 to 0, so it is the oxidizing agent.

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In the Following Reaction

Question 41

Multiple Choice

In the following reaction,
Mg (s) + Cu²⁺ (aq) → Mg²⁺ (aq) + Cu (s) :

A) Mg is the reducing agent and Cu is the oxidizing agent.
B) Mg²⁺ is the reducing agent and Cu is the oxidizing agent.
C) Cu is the reducing agent and Mg²⁺ is the oxidizing agent.
D) Cu²⁺ is the reducing agent and Mg is the oxidizing agent.
E) Mg is the reducing agent and Cu²⁺ is the oxidizing agent.

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