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When magnesium is burnt in oxygen , the compound formed is

A

megnesium peroxide

B

magnesium oxide

C

magnesium nitrate

D

magnesium chloride

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A magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound X accompanied by emission of light. If the burning ribbon is now placed in an atmosphere of nitrogen, it continues to burn and forms a compound Y. (a) Write the chemical formulae of X and Y. (b) Write a balanced chemical equation, when X is dissolved in water.

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  • When magnesium burn in air , another compound is formed along with magnesium oxide . Name the compound.

    A
    magnesium peroxide
    B
    Magnesium nitrite
    C
    Magnesium nitride
    D
    none of the above
  • When magnesium burns in air, another compound is formed along with magnesium oxide. Name the compound.

    A
    Magnesium peroxide.
    B
    Magnesium nitrite
    C
    Magnesium nitride
    D
    none of the above
  • When magnesium burns in air, compounds of magnesium formed are magnesium oxide and:

    A
    `Mg_(3)N_(2)`
    B
    `MgCO_(3)`
    C
    `Mg(NO_(3))_(2)`
    D
    `MgSO_(4)`
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