Consider the Following Representation of a Voltaic Cell

question 129

Multiple Choice

Consider the following representation of a voltaic cell. This voltaic cell is represented by the following reaction: Mg(s) + Cu²⁺(aq) → Cu(s) + Mg²⁺(aq)
What is the oxidizing agent in this reaction?

• A) Mg
• B) Cu
• C) Mg²⁺
• D) Cu²⁺

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