In the reaction Mg(s) + 2H2O(l) -- Mg(OH)2(s) + H2(g), what is the oxidation state of each H in H2(g)?

A. +2 and –2
B. –1 and +1
C. +1
D. 0
no idea how to do this. I know its not D because that's for magnesium

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In the reaction Mg(s) + 2H2O(l)  --> Mg(OH)2(s) + H2(g), what is the oxidation state of each H in H2(g)?

A.	+2 and –2
 		B.	–1 and +1
 		C.	+1
 		D.	0
no idea how to do this. I know its not D because that's for magnesium

midhun.madhu1987 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

why?

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anonymous · Answer

yep it was explained. thanks though :)

joannablackwelder · Answer

Ok, no worries. If the question has been answered, please close it. Thanks! :)