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Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air?

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When magnesium ribbon is exposed to air, it reacts with oxygen in the air to form magnesium oxide. This oxide layer interferes with the burning of magnesium ribbon. Thus, the magnesium ribbon should be cleaned using sand paper before burning in air.

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