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Electrolysis is defined as the process of breaking down ionic compounds into their constituent elements by passing a direct electric current through the compound in a fluid state. The cathode reduces cations, while the anode oxidizes anions. An electroly…

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Chapter 14, Problem 9QP

Consider the following reaction:

Mg s + SnSO 4 a q → MgSO 4 a q + Sn s

(a) Which species is oxidized?

(b) Which species is reduced?

(d) What is the reducing agent?

(e) Draw a molecular-level picture of what happens at the surface of the magnesium metal.

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Consider the following reaction: Mg s + SnSO 4 a q → MgSO 4 a q + Sn s (a) Which species is oxidized? (b) Which species is reduced? (c) What is the oxidizing agent? (d) What is the reducing agent? (e) Draw a molecular-level picture of what happens at the surface of the magnesium metal.

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