Question

A metal that burns in oxygen with dazzling white light name the metal and write the equation

Answer 1

The metal is Magnesium.

Magnesium burns in oxygen with dazzling white light to form Magnesium oxide.

The oxide is formed by the following equation :

Mg(s) + O₂(g) —> MgO

Now balancing the equation we have :

2 Mg(s) + O₂(g) —> 2MgO (s)

Answer 2

Answer: Magnesium metals burns in oxygen with dazzling white light.

Explanation:

Magnesium ribbon when burns in oxygen give bright white flame. After burning white color powder of magnesium oxide is obtained which can be  seen with the help of eyes.

$2Mg(s)+o_2(g)\rightarrow 2MgO(s)$

Two moles of magnesium metal are reacting with 2 moles of oxygen gas to give two moles of magnesium oxide which is white in color.