Question

Give two general properties of the compound formed by combination of magnisium and oxygen

Answer 1

Answer:

Magnesium oxide (MgO). An inorganic compound that occurs in nature as the mineral periclase.

Answer 2

The compound formed by the combination of magnesium and oxygen is magnesium oxide. It is also called as magnesia. The reaction is

${\textbf{2Mg + }}{{\textbf{O}}_2} \to 2{\textbf{MgO + Energy}}$

Properties of magnesium oxide:

• It has high thermal conductivity and low electrical conductivity
• It has good corrosive resistance

Applications of magnesium oxide:

• It is used in making cement
• It is used in fertilizers as an essential source of magnesium for plants