Oxidation happens here, Reduction happens here, 2 chloride ions each with a negative charge, One magnesium ion with a positive charge, Chlorine gas is a product, These are the 2 electrons lost in order for 2 chloride ions to form neutral atoms, Each magnesium ion needs to gain two electrons to form a neutral atom, Magnesium is a product.

Electrolysis half equations Magnesium chloride

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