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Magnesium is a highly reactive element that combines with oxygen to form magnesium oxide that does not burn.
The total electron content of \(Mg^2{^+}\) and \(O^2{^-}\) is \(40\).
Each metal reacts with their salt solution more reactive metal reacts less, less will be most.
The total electron content of \(Mg^2{^+}\) and \(O^2{^-}\) is \(20\).
   
1. Why should magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning it in air?
 
2. What is the total electron content of the species \(Mg^2{^+}\) and \(O^2{^-}\)?