Name the metal that burns in air with brilliant white flame.

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Magnesium metal when burns in air form white flame, due to formation of magnesium oxide.

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Name the metal that burns in air with brilliant white flame.

Dear Student Magnesium metal when burns in air form white flame, due to formation of magnesium oxide.

Dear Student

Magnesium metal when burns in air form white flame, due to formation of magnesium oxide.