[1] write the word equation for thefollowing reaction also identify the reactionts and product [A] magnesium reacts with oxygen to give magnesium oxide

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We are given the following reaction
Magnesium reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide
The word equation for this chemical reaction is as follows
Magnesium + Oxygen â†’ Magnesium oxide
The chemical equation for this reaction is as follows
2Mg + O₂ â†’ 2MgO
The reactants in the above reaction are magnesium and oxygen, while the product is magnesium oxide.

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