Answer to Question #167182 in General Chemistry for Zarrin

Question #167182

during the electrolysis of magnesium chloride, magnesium is formed. Complete the half equation of the following reaction. Mg2+. chlorine is also formed at the anode. complete the half equation to the following reaction.


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2021-02-28T06:18:19-0500

The half reactions of Magnesium chloride "MgCl_2" are-


At Cathode:- Magnesium ion is reduced to solid Magnesium.


"\\text {Mg}_{(aq)}^{2+}+2\\text{e}^{-}\\rightarrow\\text{Mg}_{(s)}"


At Anode:- Chlorine ion is oxidised to form chlorine gas.


"2\\text{Cl}^-_{(aq)}\\rightarrow \\text{Cl}_{2(g)}+2\\text{e}^-"


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