Which of the following are combination reactions?
$(i) 2 KClO_3 \xrightarrow{\text{Heat}} 2 KCl + 3 O_2$
$(ii) MgO + H_2O \longrightarrow Mg(OH)_2$
$(iii) 4 Al + 3 O_2 \longrightarrow 2 Al_2O_3$
$(iv) Zn + FeSO_4 \longrightarrow ZnSO_4 + Fe$

When potassium iodide solution is added to a solution of lead $(II)$ nitrate in a test tube,a precipitate is formed.
$(i)$ What is the colour of this precipitate?
$(ii)$ Name the compound precipitated.

Give reasons for the following:
$(i)$ Keeping food in airtight containers helps in preventing rancidity.

Identify the reducing agent in the following reactions:
$(a)$ $4 NH_{3} + 5 O_{2} \longrightarrow 4 NO + 6 H_{2}O$
$(b)$ $H_{2}O + F_{2} \longrightarrow HF + HOF$
$(c)$ $Fe_{2}O_{3} + 3 CO \longrightarrow 2 Fe + 3 CO_{2}$
$(d)$ $2 H_{2} + O_{2} \longrightarrow 2 H_{2}O$

Why do fireflies glow at night?

$A$ magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound $X$ accompanied by emission of light. If the burning ribbon is now placed in an atmosphere of nitrogen,it continues to burn and forms a compound $Y.$
$(a)$ Write the chemical formulae of $X$ and $Y.$
$(b)$ Write a balanced chemical equation,when $X$ is dissolved in water.