3Mg + N2 -> Mg3N2
Oxidized element?
Reduced element?
Oxidizing agent?
Reduction agent?
In the given reaction 3Mg + N2 -> Mg3N2:
The oxidized element is N2 (nitrogen). It gains electrons during the reaction and its oxidation state decreases from 0 to -3 in Mg3N2.
The reduced element is Mg (magnesium). It loses electrons during the reaction and its oxidation state increases from 0 to +2 in Mg3N2.
The oxidizing agent is Mg (magnesium). It causes the oxidation of nitrogen by transferring electrons.
The reducing agent is N2 (nitrogen). It causes the reduction of magnesium by transferring electrons.