For the following redox reaction: Fe2* (aq) + Mg (s) = Mg²* (aq) + Fe(s) a. Identify the oxidation half reaction b. Identify the reduction half reaction c. Calculate E°, cll d. Is this reaction spontaneous? e. Calculate the value of AG for this reaction.

For the following redox reaction: Fe2* (aq) + Mg (s) = Mg²* (aq) + Fe(s) a. Identify the oxidation half reaction b. Identify the reduction half reaction c. Calculate E°, cll d. Is this reaction spontaneous? e. Calculate the value of AG for this reaction.

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