Write equation for the reaction of: Sodium with oxygen (b)Magnesium with oxygen
ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
- Sodium reacts with oxygen to form sodium oxide 4Na(s) + O2(g) → 2Na2O(s)
- Magnesiuum reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide 2Mg(s) + O2(g) → 2MgO(s)