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?

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Q: 112 (CDS-I/2023)
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?

question_subject: 

Chemistry

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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.