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Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air ?

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On reacting with oxygen in air, Magnesium forms magnesium oxide. therefore, on the magnesium ribbon a stable layer of magnesium oxide is formed when it is stored, which prevents the further reaction of magnesium ribbon. Hence, to clean up the layer of magnesium oxide, magnesium ribbon is cleaned before burning.

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