Question

Magnesium reacts with oxygen and forms magnesium oxide , for example

Answer 1

When the magnesium metal burns it reacts with oxygen found in the air to form Magnesium Oxide, which is a compound. ... After it burns, it forms a white powder of the magnesium oxide. Magnesium gives up two electrons to oxygen atoms to form this powdery product. This is an exothermic reaction.

Answer 2

Answer: When the magnesium metal burns it reacts with oxygen found in the air to form Magnesium Oxide, which is a compound. ... After it burns, it forms a white powder of the magnesium oxide. Magnesium gives up two electrons to oxygen atoms to form this powdery product. This is an exothermic reaction.