Question

What is a redox reaction? When a magnesium ribbon burns in air with the dazzling flame and form a white Ash; is magnesium oxide or reduced? Why?

Answer 1

Answer:

redox reaction is the reaction in which both oxidation and reduction takes place .

Explanation:

when Mg is exposed to O2 it forms 2MgO which is an Oxidation reaction

Answer 2

Answer:

A reaction in which both oxidation and reduction occur is known as redox reaction.

Explanation:

Magnesium ribbon when it burns in air it is oxidised as MgO is formed (oxygen is added to it). But at the same time Oxygen is reduced.

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