Why should magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air?
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because when it is kept outside it reacts with oxygen and forms an layer of oxide which prevents burning.
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A magnesium ribbon is cleaned to remove the protective layer of basic magnesium carbonate from its surface so that if may be readily combine with the oxygen of air(on heating).
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