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In an electrolytic cell, is it a oxidation-reduction reaction? True or False.

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Answer:

\boxed{\text{True}}

Explanation:

Consider the electrolysis of molten MgCl₂.

During electrolysis

  • Mg²⁺ gains electrons, so it is reduced.
  • Cl⁻ loses electrons, so it is oxidized

[tex]\rm Reduction: Mg^{2+} + 2e^{-} \longrightarrow Mg\\Oxidation: 2Cl^{-} \longrightarrow Cl_{2} + 2e^{-}\\Overall: MgCl_{2} \longrightarrow Mg + Cl_{2}\\\\\text{Electrolysis is a }\boxed{\textbf{redox reaction}}[/tex]

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