Chemistry
Give four reasons why burning of a magnesium ribbon in air is considered a chemical change.
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Burning of magnesium ribbon in air is considered a chemical change because :
- It is a permanent change.
- It is not reversible.
- New substance (magnesium oxide) is formed.
- Composition & properties of the original substance has changed.
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