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Give an example of an oxidation reaction.

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Give an example of an oxidation reaction.

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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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Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations - Exercise 2 [Page 62]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations
Exercise 2 | Q 29. (a) | Page 62
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