Why is magnesium nitride formed when magnesium burns in air ? – InterviewSolution

1.	Why is magnesium nitride formed when magnesium burns in air ?
Answer» This is because magesium also combines with the nitrogen present in air . ` 3Mg + N_(2) to Mg_(3)N_(2)`

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