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Why do we need to polish magnesium before using it in an experiment?
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bobpursley
Isn't it coated with an impervious oxide?
16 years ago
Kace
so we need to get rid of it in order to have a reaction from pure magnesium?
16 years ago
bobpursley
You need to move it off so the magnesium surface is exposed.
16 years ago
Kace
ahh i see now
thanks alot!
16 years ago

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