Question

Why should a magnesium ribbone be clened before burning in air.​

Answer 1

to remove magnesium oxide from its surface

Explanation:

when magnesium ribbon is in sir it reacts with oxygen and form its oxide which is coated on upper layer of magnesium so to remove it and take fresh magnesium to burn we clean it

Answer 2

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