Consider the reaction between oxygen (O 2 ) gas and magnesium metal to form magnesium oxide. Using

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Consider the reaction between oxygen (O2) gas and magnesium metal to form magnesium oxide. Using oxidation states, how many electrons would each oxygen atom gain, and how many electrons would each magnesium atom lose? How many magnesium atoms are needed to react with one oxygen molecule? Write a balanced equation for this reaction.

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Chemistry An Atoms First Approach

ISBN: 9781305079243

2nd Edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl

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