Answer
$2Mg (s) + CO_{2}(g) → 2MgO(s) + C(s)$
Work Step by Step
When magnesium ribbon is burned in Carbon dioxide atmosphere, it produces Magnesium oxide and carbon which is deposited in the form of soot.
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