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∙ 12y agoMg = +2 oxidation state
O = -2 oxidation state
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∙ 14y agoMagnesium is in group 2 and so will always form a 2+ ion.
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∙ 11y ago2 +
You need to know that oxygen is 2 -, so....
the cation,
Mg 2+
and the anion,
O 2-
come together to form.
MgO
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∙ 6y agoThe oxidation state of magnesium is 2+.
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∙ 6y agoOxidation state: +2
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∙ 13y agoSolid (s)
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Why MgO is not attacked by atmospheric oxygen?
Because in MgO magnesium is already in its highest oxidation state and cannot be oxidized further.
In the compound MgO magnesium has an oxidation number of .?
+2
Is burning magnesium an oxidation-reduction reaction?
You cannot 'burn' MgO, it is refactory. I take it you mean burning Magnesium metal in oxygen - if so the answer is that the magnesium is oxidised to MgO and the oxygen is reduced - all reduction/oxidation ('redox') reactions are coupled - if something is oxidised the other is reduced.
In the compound mgo magnesium has an oxidation number of blank?
+2 for Mg -2 for O
What is the chemical formula for magnesium dioxide?
The oxidation of magnesium is a process, and as such has a chemical equation rather than a formula: 2 Mg + O2 -> 2 MgO. MgO is the chemical formula for the oxide of magnesium.
Why MgO is not attacked by atmospheric oxygen?
Because in MgO magnesium is already in its highest oxidation state and cannot be oxidized further.
In the compound MgO magnesium has an oxidation number of .?
+2
The compound MgO magnesium has an oxidation number of?
2 apex
What is the oxidation number of magnesium in MgO?
Magnesium(II) so +2
Is burning magnesium an oxidation-reduction reaction?
You cannot 'burn' MgO, it is refactory. I take it you mean burning Magnesium metal in oxygen - if so the answer is that the magnesium is oxidised to MgO and the oxygen is reduced - all reduction/oxidation ('redox') reactions are coupled - if something is oxidised the other is reduced.
Oxidation number of MgO?
0 in the elemental form +2 in its compounds
In the compound mgo magnesium has an oxidation number of blank?
+2 for Mg -2 for O
What happens to the magnesium when it forms magnesium oxide?
This is an oxidation reaction; magnesium burn in oxygen.
What is the chemical formula for magnesium dioxide?
The oxidation of magnesium is a process, and as such has a chemical equation rather than a formula: 2 Mg + O2 -> 2 MgO. MgO is the chemical formula for the oxide of magnesium.
Why does the mass of magnesium increase when you burn it in air?
It increases because the mass of the magnesium adds to the mass of the oxygen. Also, the magnesium expands and magnesium oxide is formed. The oxidation reaction is: Mg + O2 = 2 MgO
What compound is magnesium and oxygen make?
This compound is magnesium oxide - MgO.
What is the equation for magnesium and iron oxide?
magnesium oxide is MgO, and iron can FeO, Fe(2)O(3), or Fe(3)O(4) depending on the oxidation state ofe the iron.
