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1. Magnesium and oxygen combine together to form____ ?​

Answer 1

Magnesium and oxygen combine together to form magnesium oxide.

Explanation:

• Magnesium is a metal whereas oxygen is a non- metal.
• Magnesium combines with oxygen to form its oxide which is magnesium oxide.
• A white coloured powder of magnesium oxide is formed when the metal magnesium combines with air. The magnesium is burnt in the presence of air for this reaction to occur.