Magnesium, the element, is produced commercially by electrolysis from a molten salt (the 'electrolyte') using a cell similar to the one shown here. (a) What is the most common oxidation number for Mg when it is part of a salt?

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Hi everyone. So you were asked to identify the most common oxidation number for strong you when it is part of assault. Iranian Is in Group two a. On the periodic table. So it has oxidation number of plus two Because elements in group two on the periodic table have this oxidation member. Thanks for watching my video, and I hope it was helpful.