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![Magnesium reacts as shown below. a) Identify gas X. b) Between wet sand and magnesium ribbon, which one should be heated first? Explain. Magnesium reacts as shown below. a) Identify gas X. b) Between wet sand and magnesium ribbon, which one should be heated first? Explain.](https://www.kenyaplex.com/questions/uploads/fig42352019426.png)
Magnesium reacts as shown below. a) Identify gas X. b) Between wet sand and magnesium ribbon, which one should be heated first? Explain.
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