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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What gets oxidized in a galvanic cell made with magnesium and zinc electrodes? A. Zn(s) B. Zn2+ C. Mg2+ D. Mg(s) Im thinking D.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

turned out it was 29...only one half life. Ah well. Thnx for trying anyways. :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh. I'm sorry !

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hmm.. I'm going to go resolve that question

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Mg(s) -> Mg^2+(aq) + 2e-

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yep i know that much but I'm not sure which is oxidized.. since that has to involve oxygen

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Mg(s)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay i thought so

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what u thought?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

d.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hope i helped :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yep thanks!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Any time :D

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