Question

what happens when magnesium burns in air?also,write it's chemical reaction involved in it.


please answer it

Answer 1

When the magnesium metal burns it reacts with oxygen found in the air to form Magnesium Oxide. ... After itburns, it forms a white powder of themagnesium oxide. Magnesium gives up two electrons to oxygen atoms to form this powdery product. This is an exothermic reaction.

Answer 2

Magnesium burns in air with a white flame to produce magnesium oxide.

2Mg + O2 = 3MgO

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