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No, cobalt is not more easily oxidized than magnesium. Grab a seat and look at the Periodic Table as we chat and you'll see why. Cobalt is a transition metal. Some of them oxidize a little bit and some resist oxidation. But magnesium is an Alkaline Earth Metal from Group 2 of the table. Those elements always oxidize in air because they are so reactive. Not as reactive as the Alkali Metals, which are in Group 1, but more so than any of the transition metals like cobalt. You'll find a link to a periodic table below. It's a very good one, and each element is a link to the post on that element. Bookmark this bad boy. It will allow you to learn a lot, and it will save you some time, too.
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∙ 12y agoNo. Magnesium is more easily oxidized.
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Why carbon-dioxide supports the combustion of magnesium?
Magnesium is much more easily oxidized than carbon and essentially"Steals" oxiygen from the carbon dioxide. CO2 + 2Mg --> 2MgO + C
Which is easily oxidized metal aluminium or lead?
Aluminium is more easily oxidized than lead.
What is more easily oxidized led or calcium?
Calcium.
Where can one find more information about liquid calcium magnesium?
Liquid calcium magnesium is a combination of two important minerals in a more easily absorbed form. There is information on the pros and cons of using liquid calcium magnesium on the LIVESTRONG website.
Does burning of magnesium ribbon considered as redox?
Well, let's think about it for a moment. The magnesium is being oxidized by the oxygen in the air. The oxygen is being reduced by the magnesium. Sounds like redox to me. More generally, a redox reaction is any reaction in which the oxidation state of the materials changes. In this case magnesium is going from 0 to +2 and oxygen is going from 0 to -2, so yes, it's a redox reaction.
Why carbon-dioxide supports the combustion of magnesium?
Magnesium is much more easily oxidized than carbon and essentially"Steals" oxiygen from the carbon dioxide. CO2 + 2Mg --> 2MgO + C
Which metal Zn or Cu can be oxidized easily?
Zinc is oxidized more easily than copper.
Which is easily oxidized metal aluminium or lead?
Aluminium is more easily oxidized than lead.
What is more easily oxidized led or calcium?
Calcium.
Why does magnesium ribbon continues to burn in carbon dioxide though it is a fire extinguisher?
Because Magnesium, like other highly reactive metals, is much more easily oxidized than most fuels for fires. The Magnesium can essentially "steal" oxygen from the carbon dioxide CO2 + 2Mg --> 2MgO + C
How could you prove that magnesium is a more reactive metal than zinc or iron?
Magnesium react with water and burn easily in air.
Which breaks down more easily magnesium nitrate or silver nitrate?
Silver nitrate is more stable.
Which will break down more easily in heating magnesium nitrate or silver nitrate?
Silver nitrate is more stable.
Where can one find more information about liquid calcium magnesium?
Liquid calcium magnesium is a combination of two important minerals in a more easily absorbed form. There is information on the pros and cons of using liquid calcium magnesium on the LIVESTRONG website.
Where do zinc and copper appear in relation to each other in the electromotive series?
Zinc is ranked above copper, because it is more easily oxidized.
What has more protons potassium or cobalt?
Cobalt has more protons
What metals are the least stable?
Mg, magnesium always is forming magnesium oxide as an outer shell, this is why when you sand it it often becomes more lustrous. Same goes for aluminium and iron forms rust when mixed with water however this is more gradual than an oxide layer, the iron hydroxide layer is clearly more visible. However, they all appear quite stable depending on what you mean by "least stable".
