
Answer: 6
Explanation:
Mg (s) + Cr3+ (aq) β Cr (s) + Mg2+ (aq)
Balancing the equation above we have,
3Mg (s) + 2Cr3+ (aq) β 2Cr (s) + 3Mg2+ (aq)
Half reaction
3Mg (s) β 3Mg2+ (aq) +6e-
2Cr3+ (aq) + 6e- β 2Cr (s)
Therefore six electrons were transferred (6e-)