Question

A strip of magnesium metal is introduced into the bunsen burner.Record your observations and explain with reason

Answer 1

The strip of magnesium will start to combust with a bright white flame. The residue will be a white powdery substance. The chemical equation is as follows:

2Mg + $O_{2}$ ------> 2MgO

Answer 2

Magnesium will start burning with white dazzling flame like a cracker