Explain the half reaction an oxidation or reduction

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The following half reaction takes place in a mercury battery used in hearing aids: HgO(s)+H2O(l)+2e^->Hg(l)+2OH^-(aq). a)is the half reaction an oxidation or reduction? b)what substance is oxidized or reduced? c)at which electrode would this half reaction occur?

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