Magnesium burns in oxygen with a bright, white light. The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is written as shown. 2Mg + O₂ ⟶ 2MgO Which statement is TRUE about the reaction?

Magnesium is oxidized because it loses electrons.

Magnesium reacting with oxygen is a physical change.

Magnesium reacts with oxygen to form a black solid.

Oxygen is reduced because it loses electrons.

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