Question

convert the word equation to balanced equation magnesium + oxygen arrow mark (right side) magnesium oxide ​

Answer 1

• What is the correct balanced chemical equation for reaction of magnesium with molecular oxygen?
• Example

Step Result

1. magnesium + oxygen → magnesium oxide
2. Mg + O 2 → MgO
3. reactants: 1 × Mg, 2 × O products: 1 × Mg, 1 × O Not balanced.
4. Mg + O 2 → 2MgO

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Answer 2

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magnesium + oxygen → magnesium oxide

Mg + O 2 → MgO

reactants: 1 × Mg, 2 × O

products: 1 × Mg, 1 × O Not balanced.

Mg + O 2 → 2MgO