Question 10 of 25 Consider this reaction:
Mg(s) + 2H2O(1) ► Mg(OH)2(s) + H2(g)
What is the oxidation state of Mg in Mg(OH)2(s)?
A. +2
B. - 2
C. +1
D. 0

How is electrolysis most commonly used to produce an energy source? a - splitting water molecules produces oxygen, which organisms breathe to fuel their bodies. b - splitting water molecules produces hydrogen gas, which is used to power machines through hydrogen fuel cells. c - splitting carbon dioxide molecules produces coal, a form of carbon that can be burned to produce heat. d - splitting carbon dioxide molecules produces natural gas, which can be burned to generate electricity in power plants.