Given the reaction below, which is the oxidized substance?
Mg + Cl2—>Mg2+ + 2C1-
A)2014
B)Cl2
C)Mg
D)Mg2+

Answer:
Mg ²⁺
Explanation:
Τhe metal loses electrons and in forming Mg²⁺ ,it loses 2 electrons and hence oxidized.
Mg(s) ⇒ Mg²⁺ + 2e⁻