Question

A magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound . If burning ribbon now placed in an atmosphere of nitrogen, it continues to burnt and form a compound why?
1. Write the chemical formula of X and Y.
2. Write a balanced chemical equation when X is dissolved in water.​

Answer 1

Hey user here is your answer:

>>> a) the compound 'X' is magnesium oxide , and it's chemical formula is MgO.

the compound 'Y' is magnesium nitrate and it's chemical formula is Mg3N2.

>>>> b) when magnesium oxide is dissolved in water it gives the reaction given below :

MgO + H2O gives Mg(OH)2

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