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why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air |
Answer» because in presence of air magnesium ribbon reacts with oxygen and forms a layer of magnesium oxide on it Magnesium ribbon is cleaned before burning it in air in order to remove oxide layer, presence of which slowdowns the oxidation process. So, by cleaning it, the burning process takes place easily |
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