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A piece of burning magnesium continues to burn in `SO_2` . Explain .

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To explain why a piece of burning magnesium continues to burn in sulfur dioxide (SO₂), we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Magnesium Combustion**: - When magnesium burns in air, it reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide (MgO) and releases a significant amount of heat. This reaction is exothermic. - The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is: \[ ...
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