Best,
I can’t figure out how to solve the redox reaction between Mg and H2O.
according to the voltage series rule, water is reduced by Mg to H2.
When I do it I get out MgO and H2.
But the real result is Mg(OH)2 and H2.
However, they split the water molecule into H+ and OH-
Can you explain to me why and how they do this?
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Pincket Glenn
Asker: Glenn, 22 years old
Answer
Dear Glenn,
You are almost there! You most likely discussed the reactions of oxides with water somewhere in your chemistry course. depending on whether they are non-metal oxides or metal oxides, you get a different end result. Consider it possible that a subsequent reaction occurs after the MgO has been formed.
Regards
Answered by
Prof. dr. Dirk Vanderzande
Hasselt University
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