Question

Write the balanced chemical equation for the combination (synthesis) reaction of magnesium with oxygen gas. phases are optional.

Answer 1

The balanced chemical equation is 2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO

Step-by-step explanation:

The balanced chemical equation for the combination (synthesis) reaction of magnesium with oxygen gas is:

2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO

This equation shows that two atoms of magnesium combine with one molecule of oxygen (which contains two oxygen atoms) to produce two molecules of magnesium oxide.

Answer 2

The answer to this question would be:2 Mg + O2 = 2 MgO

Magnesium is a metal that can be oxidized easily. The reaction of magnesium and oxygen can be said as burning the magnesium. The reaction can provide a bright light with violet color. Magnesium used mostly in solid state and the oxygen is gas.