Question

Analyze the following equations and list the oxidized atom, reduced atom, oxidizing agent and reducing agent. 

(a) Mg + F₂ → MgF₂ 

(b) 2Na + Cl → NaCl

Answer 1

(a) Oxidized atom — Mg 

Equation of oxidation — Mg → Mg²⁺ + 2e^- 

Reduced atom — F 

Equation of reduction — F + e^- → F^- 

Oxidizing agent — F 

Reducing agent — Mg 

(b) Oxidized atom — Na

Equation of oxidation — Na → Na + 1e^- 

Reduced atom — Cl

Equation of reduction — Cl + 1e^- → Cl^- 

Oxidizing agent — Na 

Reducing agent — Cl