When magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, an ash of white colour is produced. Write chemical equation for the…
When magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, an ash of white colour is produced. Write chemical equation for the reaction giving the chemical name of the ash produced. State the type of chemical reaction giving justification for your answer.
Solution
2 Mg + O2 → 2 MgO
Magnesium oxide
Type – Combination reaction
Reason : Two or more substances combine to form a single product.