Question

A metal x is found in form of ribbons .It burns in preseences of oxygen to form y

Answer 1

Answer:

The metal x is Magnesium

Since, they are generally found in the form of ribbons.

Y is Magnesium oxide

2 Mg (s) + O2 (g)=======> 2MgO(s

So, when we add oxygen in magnesium we get magnesium oxide as it's product.

Mg. O

2. 2

Both two will get cancelled and we get MgO