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Magnesium reacts with oxygen and forms magnesium oxide , for example

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When the magnesium metal burns it reacts with oxygen found in the air to form Magnesium Oxide, which is a compound. ... After it burns, it forms a white powder of the magnesium oxide. Magnesium gives up two electrons to oxygen atoms to form this powdery product. This is an exothermic reaction.
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Answer: When the magnesium metal burns it reacts with oxygen found in the air to form Magnesium Oxide, which is a compound. ... After it burns, it forms a white powder of the magnesium oxide. Magnesium gives up two electrons to oxygen atoms to form this powdery product. This is an exothermic reaction.

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