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How is magnesium metal different to magnesium oxide?

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Magnesium is an element, a metal. It is silvery grey in colour and has lustre.
whereas Magnesium Oxide is a compound made from reaction of magnesium and oxygen. It is a powdery substance and is white in colour

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