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How does a balanced chemical equation apply the law of conservation of mass?
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In this case, it is magnesium reacting with oxygen to form magnesium oxide. This can be written as: \[ \text{Mg} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{MgO} \] Show more…
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