The atom of alkaline earth metal has one more proton and one more electron than the alkali metal that is next to it to the left on the periodic table. Then the atomic number of the alkali metal is one unit less than the atomic number of the alkaline earth metal next to it
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Explanation:
The oxidation state of S is (-2) and that of Mg is (+2) since Mg loses two electrons to S
The correct answer is option C, that is, it is reduced.
In reduction and oxidation reactions, reduction refers to the loss of an oxygen atom from a molecule or the gaining of one or more electrons. A reduction reaction is observed from the perspective of the molecule being reduced, as when one molecule gets reduced, another one gets oxidized. The complete reaction is called a redox reaction.
In the given case, iron gains electrons mean that it is reduced.
