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Question 21
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In the reaction Mg+Fe2+→Mg2++Fe\text{Mg} + \text{Fe}^{2+} \rightarrow \text{Mg}^{2+} + \text{Fe}Mg+Fe2+→Mg2++Fe, which species is reduced, and why?

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A

Magnesium, because it loses two electrons

B

Magnesium ions, because they gain two electrons

C

Iron, because it loses two electrons to magnesium

D

Iron ions, because they gain two electrons

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4.1 Reactivity of metals Questions

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39 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 4.1 Reactivity of metals, covering 4.1.1 Metal oxides, 4.1.2 The reactivity series, 4.1.3 Extraction of metals and reduction, and 4.1.4 Oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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