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Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air?


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Magnesium ribbon should be cleaned before burning in air because Magnesium metal reacts with oxygen present in the atmosphere and forms a very stable compound i.e, Magnesium Oxide(MgO). In order to prevent further reactions with Oxygen, it is therefore required to clean the ribbon to remove the layer of MgO.

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