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Explain, in terms of oxidation states, why magnesium is the reducing agent.

A

Mg changes oxidation state from 0 to +2 so electrons are lost

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State the role of water in the reaction with calcium

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Oxidising agent

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Write an equation for the reaction of magnesium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid.

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Mg(OH)2 + 2HCl - MgCl2 + 2H2O

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