Question

questions:

1. balance this reaction:

____ mg + __ o₂ → ____ mgo

1. what type of reaction is this?__________________________

Explanation:

Step1: Balance oxygen atoms

$$2Mg + O_2 \to 2MgO$$

Step2: Check magnesium atoms

On the left - hand side, there are 2 Mg atoms (from 2Mg), and on the right - hand side, there are 2 Mg atoms (from 2MgO).

For the reaction type, since two substances (Mg and \(O_2\)) combine to form a single substance (MgO), it is a combination reaction.

Answer:

1. \(2Mg + 1O_2 \to 2MgO\)
2. Combination reaction