When magnesium ribbon burns in air or oxygen, a product is formed.

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When magnesium ribbon burns in air or oxygen, a product is formed. State the type of chemical reaction and name the product formed in the reaction. Write balanced chemical equation of this reaction.

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answered Feb 7, 2018 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 15
selected Feb 7, 2018 by sforrest072
 
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i. The given reaction is combination reaction. It is also an oxidation reaction and the product formed is magnesium oxide.
ii. Magnesium and oxygen combine to form magnesium oxide

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