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write a chemical equation to show the change that occurs when magnesium ribbon is burnt in air. name the product formed and mention the characteristics of the flame produced

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Mg(s) + O₂(g) = MgO(s)

Magnesium ribbon, Mg, burns in oxygen (in air) with a white flame and forms magnesium oxide, MgO. MgO is a white coloured powder.

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