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Magnesium ribbon is rubbed before burning because it has a coating of ?
some websites saying basic magnesium oxide layer and some are saying magnesium carbonate layer ​

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Answered by Jiya0071
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Magnesium is a highly reactive metal. When exposed to air it forms a layer of magnesium oxide on its surface, which prevents further reaction of magnesium with oxygen. Magnesium ribbon is rubbed before burning because it has a coating of basic magnesium oxide.

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Magnesium is a highly reactive metal. When exposed to air it forms a layer of magnesium oxide on its surface, which prevents further reaction of magnesium with oxygen. Magnesium ribbon is rubbed before burning because it has a coating of basic magnesium oxide.

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