Mg + O2 = MgO | Chemical Equation Details

Condition

Temperature: 600 - 650°C Other Condition: fire in the air

How reaction can happen

Mg reacts with O2

Phenomenon

This equation does not have any specific information about phenomenon.
In this case, you just need to observe to see if product substance appearing at the end of the reaction. Substances that you need to check are: MgO (magnesium oxide),

Combination reaction

Also known as a synthesis reaction. One kind of frequently occurring combination reaction is the reaction of an element with oxygen to form an oxide. Under certain conditions, metals and nonmetals both react readily with oxygen. Once ignited, magnesium reacts rapidly and dramatically, reacting with oxygen from the air to create a fine magnesium oxide powder.

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Oxidation-reduction reaction

An oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction is a type of chemical reaction that involves a transfer of electrons between two species. An oxidation-reduction reaction is any chemical reaction in which the oxidation number of a molecule, atom, or ion changes by gaining or losing an electron. Redox reactions are common and vital to some of the basic functions of life, including photosynthesis, respiration, combustion, and corrosion or rusting.

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