Question

A shining metal M, on burning gives a dazzling white flame and changes to a white powder N.

a) Identify Mand N.
b) Represent the above reaction in the form of a balanced chemical equation.
c) Does M undergo oxidation or reduction in this reaction? Justify.

Answer 1

b) 2Mg+O2gives 2MgO

Step-by-step explanation:

c) It undergoes oxidation

a) magnesium oxide