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When magnesium is burnt in oxygen __________ compound is formed. (a covalent/an electrovalent)

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To determine the type of compound formed when magnesium is burnt in oxygen, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reactants**: The reactants in this reaction are magnesium (Mg) and oxygen (O2). 2. **Determine the Product**: When magnesium burns in oxygen, it forms magnesium oxide (MgO). ...
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