Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Redox

Redox — practice question

These reaction types are given: 1 oxidation, 2 decomposition, 3 combustion, 4 reduction. The equation represents magnesium reacting with oxygen: $2\text{Mg} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{MgO}$. Which of these reaction types does magnesium undergo in this reaction?

  • A1 and 3
  • B1 only
  • C2 and 4
  • D4 only

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