Question

where a magnesium ribbon burns with a dazzling fame in air (oxygen)
and changes into a white substance, magnesium oxide. Is magnesium being oxidised or
reduced in this reaction?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

It happens because when magnesium ribbons burns in presence of air it undergo oxidation reaction to form magnesium oxide. This change proceeds with the evolution of heat and light due to which we see dazzling white flame.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

When magnesium ribbon is burnt in air that is combustion reaction of the magnesium metal. On burning in presence of oxygen magnesium gives white color magnesium oxide. Here, magnesium metal is getting oxidized into magnesium ion.

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