6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions
Calculate Oxidation Numbers
Problem 12b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionMagnesium, the element, is produced commercially by electrolysis from a molten salt (the 'electrolyte') using a cell similar to the one shown here. (a) What is the most common oxidation number for Mg when it is part of a salt?

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