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Why the magnesium reactes with all elements? |
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Answer» Magnesium is a SILVERY white metal. The surface of magnesium metal is covered with a thin layer of oxide that helps PROTECT the metal from attack by air. Once IGNITED, magnesium metal burns in air with a characteristic blinding bright white flame to give a mixture of white magnesium oxide, MgO, and magnesium nitride, Mg3N2. Magnesium oxide is more NORMALLY made by heating magnesium carbonate. Calcium, IMMEDIATELY below magnesium in the periodic table is more reactive with air than magnesium. |
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