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The metal that forms a protective layer of oxide when exposed to air, but burns in nitrogen to form a nitride is:
AIron
BCopper
CMagnesium
DGold
✓ Correct Answer: C — Magnesium
Magnesium reacts with oxygen to form MgO and with nitrogen to form Mg3N2 when burned.
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