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What happens when magnesium burns in air ?
Give the chemical equation also .

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When the magnesium metal burns it reacts with oxygen found in the air to form Magnesium Oxide. After it burns, it forms a white powder of magnesium oxide.
Chemical equation :- 2Mg + O_2---> 2MgO
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What happens when magnesium burns in air ? Give the chemical equation also .

Dear student When the magnesium metal burns it reacts with oxygen found in the air to form Magnesium Oxide. After it burns, it forms a white powder of magnesium oxide. Chemical equation :- 2Mg + O2---> 2MgO Regards

What happens when magnesium burns in air ?
Give the chemical equation also .

Dear student
When the magnesium metal burns it reacts with oxygen found in the air to form Magnesium Oxide. After it burns, it forms a white powder of magnesium oxide.
Chemical equation :- 2Mg + O_2---> 2MgO
Regards