Question

when magnesium ribbon is ignited in air,it burns with a dazzling flame and white powder results.in this reaction:
a) Only Mg is oxidised
b) Mg is Oxidised and Oxygen is reduced
c) Mg is reduced and Oxygen is Oxidised
d) Mg is Oxidised and hydrogen is reduced​

Answer 1

Answer:

Oxygen and magnesium combine 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. This is an exothermic reaction.