Question

The burning of a piece of magnesium wire is a synthesis reaction.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Synthesis reaction: It is the type of reaction in which two different atom reacts to form different molecule or compound.

Burning of a piece of magnesium(Mg) wire in the air(oxygen) results in the production of Magnesium oxide(MgO).

2Mg(s) + O₂(g)$\to$2MgO(s)

Hence is a synthesis reaction.

Final statement: True, The burning of a piece of magnesium wire is a synthesis reaction.