Consider the following statements regarding burning of magnesium ribbon in air: 1. White powder of MgO is formed. 2. It is an example of combustion reaction. 3. Heat and light are produced. Which of the statements given above are correct?
When magnesium is burned in air, it reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide (MgO), producing heat and light in the process. It is a combustion reaction. Hence, all statements are correct.