Why doesn't water burn in fire if oxygen ( h2o ) supports burning b?
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Because the hydrogen in water is already oxidized. When magnesium burns in water, the magnesium is being oxidized because the magnesium takes (binds with) the oxygen from the water molecules. ... In this case, hydrogen and oxygen are both very reactive, which is why they react together (or 'combust') to form
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