Question

Explain why a mixture of copper (Il) Oxide and Magnesium reacts while there is no reaction when a mixture of Copper and Magnesium Oxide is heated. ​

Answer 1

Copper oxide + magnesium = copper + magnesium oxide

Step-by-step explanation:

When copper oxide is heated with magnesium powder, then magnesium oxide and copper are formed.. For example, magnesium is more reactive than copper. ... brown copper coats the surface of the magnesium.