Reaction of Mg + O2
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Oxygen and magnesium come together 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.
There are three main types of chemical reactions: 1. Synthesis Two or more substances combine to form one compound. Example: 2Mg + O2 -> 2MgO Magnesium and oxygen combine to form the compound magnesium oxide.
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The reason why the Mg emits light is because it gets very hot. The reason why it gets hot is that there is a COMBUSTION reaction such the Mg metal plus oxygen makes MgO called magnesium oxide. When this reaction occurs, energy is given off and that heats the Mg metal.
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