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 get continues to burn and forms a compound y
a)write the chemical formula for x and y
b)write a balanced chemical equations x and y are dissolved
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a) the compound x is magnesium oxide and y is magnesium nitrate
b) balanced chemical equation for x is MgO
balanced chemical equation for y is Mg(NO3)2
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a) 2Mg + O₂ ---> 2MgO
Compound X ==> MgO [ Magnesium Oxide ]
Compound Y ==> Mg₃N₂ [ Magnesium Nitride ]
if "X" , that is , Magnesium Oxide is dissolved in water , the product is Magnesium Hydroxide
b) MgO + H₂O ---> Mg(OH)₂
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