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What are the two half reactions that show how many electrons are gained or lost by each species in the reaction:
Ni2+(aq) + Mg(s) \rarr Ni(s) + Mg2+(aq) ?


A) Ni2+(aq) + e- \rarr Ni(s) and Mg(s) \rarr Mg2+(aq) + e-

B) Ni2+(aq) + 2 e- \rarr Ni(s) and Mg(s) \rarr Mg2+(aq) + 2 e-

C) Ni2+(aq) \rarr Ni(s) + 2 e- and Mg(s) + 2 e- \rarr Mg2+(aq)

D) Ni2+(aq) \rarr Ni(s) + e- and Mg(s) + e- \rarr Mg2+(aq)

E) Ni2+(aq) + 2 e- \rarr Ni(s) and Mg(s) + 2 e- \rarr Mg2+(aq)

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