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Write equation for the reaction of magnesium with oxygen.

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Solution

        2Mg (s)   +    O2 (g) →   2MgO (s)                                                                                                Magnesium     Oxygen           Magnesium oxide

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Chapter 3: Metals and Non-metals - Exercise 1 [Page 132]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry (Science) [English] Class 10
Chapter 3 Metals and Non-metals
Exercise 1 | Q 19.2 | Page 132

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