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Question
Describe what you will observe and write fully balanced equation when the following is introduced in a jar of oxygen.
Burning magnesium
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Solution
When burning magnesium is taken into the cylinder of oxygen, it bums with a dazzling white flame to form magnesium oxide.
2Mg + O2 → 2MgO
Magnesium Oxygen Magnesium oxide
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