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why should magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air​

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Answered by rits1178
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Answer:

because it reacts with oxygen and forms

a white layer of magnesium oxide

Answered by Takshilpatel
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Answer:

Magnesium is very highly reactive metal. It reacts with air at room temperature and forms a protective layer upon it. This layer protects magnesium to react it further. Therefore it is clean with sand paper before burning in air

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