When magnesium is burnt in air, the weig...

When magnesium is burnt in air, the weight of white ash obtained is more than magnesium metal.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Reaction**: When magnesium (Mg) is burned in air, it reacts with oxygen (O₂) present in the air. This reaction produces magnesium oxide (MgO), which is a white ash. 2. **Chemical Equation**: The chemical reaction can be represented by the equation: \[ 2 \text{Mg} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2 \text{MgO} \] ...

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Magnesium burns in air to give

`MgO`

`Mg_3N_2`

`MgCO_3`

MgO `and Mg_3N_2`

Magnesium burns in air to give

`MgO`

`Mg_(3)N_(2)`

`MgCO_(3)`

`MgOand Mg_(3)N_(2) ` both

Magnesium burns in air to give

MgO

`Mg_(3)N_(2)`

`MgCO_(3)`

MgO and `Mg_(3)N_(2)` both

When magnesium is burnt in air, the weight of white ash obtained is more than magnesium metal.

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