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Chemical Reactions and Equations — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceChemical Reactions and Equations1 Mark
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Why should magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air?
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Magnesium ribbon should be cleaned before burning in air to remove the protective layer of basic magnesium carbonate from its surface.

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