Question

A magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound x accompanied by emission of light it v the burning rubber is now placed in an atmosphere history is nitrogen it continues and burn to form a compound why

Answer 1

magnesium oxide is formed which burns with white dazzling flame which is dangerous to our eyes

Answer 2

Answer:

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

Explanation: