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When Magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, write any two observations and name the type ofthe reaction. |
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Answer» When magnesium ribbon is burnt in the air, it combines with OXYGEN to form white powder magnesium oxide MgO with the RELEASE of heat and light. It forms a white powder of magnesium oxide. Magnesium gives up TWO electrons to oxygen atoms to form this powdery product. 2Mg + O2⟶ 2MgO It is the concept of exothermic reaction. |
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