3 Mg + 2 P → Mg3P2
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 P0 + 6 e- → 2 P-III (reduction)
3 Mg0 - 6 e- → 3 MgII (oxidation)
P is an oxidizing agent, Mg is a reducing agent.
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 P0 + 6 e- → 2 P-III (reduction)
3 Mg0 - 6 e- → 3 MgII (oxidation)
P is an oxidizing agent, Mg is a reducing agent.