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Description: Burning magnesium generates a lot of bright light. This has been used for photography or flares. The chemical reaction is 2Mg + O2 ⇨ 2MgO Magnesium is oxidized and oxygen reduced. Burning magnesium ribbon and magnesium filings or shavings. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium