Chemistry
Grade-10
Easy
Question
This chemical equation for magnesium oxide is an example of what type of reaction?
2Mg + O2 → 2MgO
- Combination reaction
- Decomposition reaction
- Both A and B
- None
Hint:
Combination reaction yields a new product from multiple reactants.
The correct answer is: Combination reaction
This chemical equation for magnesium oxide is an example of a Combination reaction.
- In the given reaction, 2Mg + O2
2MgO, magnesium and oxygen combine and form magnesium oxide.
- In this type of reaction, two or more substances mix to give a new substance with entirely unique features. A + B → AB
2MgO, magnesium and oxygen combine and form magnesium oxide. 
