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Question
Give an example of an oxidation reaction.
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Solution
Burning magnesium metal in the presence of air is a classic oxidation reaction. The magnesium is oxidised by oxygen to form magnesium oxide.
\[\ce{2Mg + O2 -> 2MgO}\]
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