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Question 5 • Chemistry

When a strip of magnesium metal is touched to a flame, a bright light and a whitish substance are produced. Why is the burning of magnesium considered a chemical change?

Answer
A
because a new substance is formed
B
because the metal is malleable
C
because the metal reaches a high temperature
D
because the metal begins to melt
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