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Explanation:
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In this case, according to the rules for the oxidation states in chemical reactions, it is possible to realize that lone elements have 0 and since magnesium is in group 2A, it forms the cation Mg⁺² as it loses electrons and oxygen is in group 6A so it forms the anion O⁻²; therefore resulting oxidation numbers are:

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The number of molecules decrease
I just took a test with this question and got the answer wrong for saying ethane. The correct answer is propane.
The answer would be "air, wood". Gases have the highest Kinetic energy and least Potential energy. Liquids have the 2nd highest Kinetic energy and 2nd least potential energy and solids have the least kinetic energy and highest potential energy.
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Solution:
Reduction potential of metal ions are provided below. Higher the value to reduction potential, greater is the tendency of metal to remain in reduced state.
In present case,
reduction potential of Au is maximum, hence it is least prone to undergo oxidation. Hence, it is
least reactive.
On other hand,
reduction potential of Na is minimum, hence it is most prone to undergo oxidation. Hence, it is
most reactive.