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What is a redox reaction? When a magnesi...

What is a redox reaction? When a magnesium ribbon burns in air with a dazzling flame and forms a white ash, is magnesium oxidised or reduced? Why?

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(a) What is a redox reaction ? Explain with an exampe. (b) When a magnesium ribbon burns in air with a dazzling flame and forms a white ash, is magnesium oxidised or reduced ? Why ? (c ) In the reaction represented by the equation: MnO_(2)+4HCl to MnCl_(2)+2H_(2)O+Cl_(2) (i)"name the substance oxidised."" "(ii)"name the oxidising agent." (iii)"name the substance reduced."" "(ii)"name the reducing agent."

Magnesium burns in air with a dazzling white flame

What happens when magnesium is burnt in air?

Magnesium ribbon on burning in air produces