Question

Write the word equation for the formation of the following compounds.

1.Magnesium oxide, by burning magnesium in air = 2Mg + O2 → 2MgO.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Magnesium reacts with oxygen to produce magnesium oxide.

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Example.

Step Result

1 magnesium + oxygen → magnesium oxide

2 Mg + O 2 → MgO

3 reactants: 1 × Mg, 2 × O products: 1 × Mg, 1 × O Not balanced.

4 Mg + O 2 → 2MgO