Why does magnesium burn even in carbon dioxide?
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Magnesium is higher in the reactivity series than carbon so it is more reactive than carbon and removes the oxygen from the carbon dioxide (to give carbon and magnesium oxide). I agree with Barney that the fire will continue to burn because sodium is a very reactive metal.
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Explanation: Magnesium is higher in the reactivity series than carbon so it is more reactive than carbon and removes the oxygen from the carbon dioxide (to give carbon and magnesium oxide). I agree with Barney that the fire will continue to burn because sodium is a very reactive metal.
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