Fireworks which give off bright flashes of white light often contain magnesium metal. When the magnesium burns in the presence of oxygen, it forms solid magnesium oxide, and emits a bright white light. Which of the following is the complete, balanced equation for this reaction?
A) Mg(s) + O(g) → MgO(s)
B) 4Mg(s) + O2(g) → 2Mg2O(s)
C) 2Mg(s) + O2(g) → 2MgO(s)
D) Mg(s) + O2(g) → MgO2(s)
E) Mg(s) + O2(g) → MgO(s)
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