The equation below represents a redox reaction (a) a) write down the equation for the reduction process

The equation below represents a redox reaction.
Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) $\rightarrow$ MgCl₂(aq) + H₂(g)
a) write down the equation for the reduction process
b) which substance is oxidized

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a) 2H⁺ + 2e $\rightarrow$ H_2(g)

b) Mg

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johnmulu answered the question on February 9, 2017 at 09:17

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