Question

Magnesium burns in air to produce___mgo_
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Answer 1

Answer:

When the magnesium metal burns it reacts with oxygen found in the air to form Magnesium Oxide. Oxygen and magnesium combine in a chemical reaction to form this compound. After it burns, it forms a white powder of the magnesium oxide. Magnesium gives up two electrons to oxygen atoms to form this powdery product.

Answer 2

Answer:

Yes, Magnesium burns in air (oxygen) to produce light energy and magnesium oxide.

$2Mg$ + $O_{2}$ ⇒ $2MgO$

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