Magnesium reacts with ions of a metal, Q. The charge on each Q ion is represented by n+n+n+.
3Mg+2Qn+→3Mg2++2Q 3\text{Mg} + 2\text{Q}^{n+} \rightarrow 3\text{Mg}^{2+} + 2\text{Q} 3Mg+2Qn+→3Mg2++2QDeduce the value of nnn. Explain whether this reaction is a redox reaction in terms of electron transfer and in terms of oxygen transfer.
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