consider the following,overall galvanic cell reaction under standard conditions:
3Mg(s)+2Al^3(aq)=3Mg^3(aq)+2Al(s): electrode potential=0.71v
a)which species is the oxidising agent and which species is the reducing agent?

Question

consider the following,overall galvanic cell reaction under standard conditions:
3Mg(s)+2Al^3(aq)=3Mg^3(aq)+2Al(s): electrode potential=0.71v
a)which species is the oxidising agent and which species is the reducing agent?

anonymous · Answer

oxidation is process of loosing electrons
reduction is process of gaining electrons
oxidising agent is one beeing reduced
reducing agent is one beeing oxidised
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