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A metal ribbon bums in air with bright white light and forms a white powder. (a) Which metal is this? (b) Give the equation of the reaction taking place. (c) The metallic oxide formed would be acidic or basic in nature?

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A metal ribbon bums in air with bright white light and forms a white powder.

(a) Which metal is this?

(b) Give the equation of the reaction taking place.

(c) The metallic oxide formed would be acidic or basic in nature?

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(a) Magnesium.

(b) 2Mg + O2 → 2MgO

(c) Basic in nature.

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