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Magnesium metal reacts with oxygen according to the equation:Mg(s) + O2(g) → 2MgO2(s)Which of the following would increase the rate of the reaction?

Magnesium metal reacts with oxygen according to the equation:Mg(s) + O2(g) → 2MgO-example-1
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Step-by-step explanation:

Mg is solid metal.

In general, the rate of a reaction is increased by:

Increasing the concentration of a reactant in solution.

Increasing the surface area of a solid reactant. The more surface area, the more frequency of collisions.

Increasing the temperature of the reaction system.

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According to this, grinding the Mg metal into a fine powder will increase the rate of the reaction.

Answer: grinding the Mg metal into a fine powder.

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