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Mоst metаls reаct with оxygen gаs via a synthesis reactiоn to form a metal oxide. Predict the product and (A) write the complete balanced chemical reaction for the synthesis reaction between magnesium and and oxygen gas, and (B) between sodium and oxygen gas. (C) Next, for both reactions identify which species is oxidized and which is reduced. (D) Then, using the periodic trend of ionization energy, explain why sodium reacts more readily with oxygen gas when compared to magnesium.