Write the word equation and the chemical equation for Magnesium ribbon burned in air.

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$W o r d e q u a t i o n :$ Magnesium (Mg) + Oxygen $(O_{2}) \to$ Magnesium oxide (MgO)

$C h e m i c a l e q u a t i o n : 2 M g + O_{2} \to 2 M g O$

It is undoubtedly a chemical change because Magnesium(s) burn in air and converts to Magnesium (II) Oxide.

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Write the word equation and the chemical equation for Magnesium ribbon burned in air.

Word equation:Magnesium (Mg) + Oxygen (O2)→ Magnesium oxide (MgO)Chemical equation:2Mg+O2→2MgOIt is undoubtedly a chemical change because Magnesium(s) burn in air and converts to Magnesium (II) Oxide.

$W o r d e q u a t i o n :$ Magnesium (Mg) + Oxygen $(O_{2}) \to$ Magnesium oxide (MgO)

$C h e m i c a l e q u a t i o n : 2 M g + O_{2} \to 2 M g O$

It is undoubtedly a chemical change because Magnesium(s) burn in air and converts to Magnesium (II) Oxide.