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1. When magnesium is burnt in the presence of oxygen, over a flame, white ash is formed. This process is called oxidation of magnesium. a. Find out what is the ash known as. b. Explain the reaction involved and give the chemical equation for the reaction.

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Answered by muhammedshamaas2008

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it reacts with oxygen found in the air to form Magnesium Oxide. ..

Answered by taesugk

When magnesium ribbon burns in presence of oxygen. We could observe a dazzling white flame and a white substance named a) magnesium oxide.

b) EXPLAINATION :- When any substance is burned in the presence of atmospheric oxygen, oxidation takes place and oxide formation occurs. Same happens in the case of magnesium, when magnesium is burned in atmospheric oxygen, oxidation of magnesium occurs and the formation of magnesium oxide takes place.

EQUATION :- 2Mg + O² = 2MgO

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1. When magnesium is burnt in the presence of oxygen, over a flame, white ash is formed. This process is called oxidation of magnesium. a. Find out what is the ash known as. b. Explain the reaction involved and give the chemical equation for the reaction.​

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1. When magnesium is burnt in the presence of oxygen, over a flame, white ash is formed. This process is called oxidation of magnesium. a. Find out what is the ash known as. b. Explain the reaction involved and give the chemical equation for the reaction.