Question

Describe two ways in which the reaction of magnesium and zinc are similar.

Answer 1

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• magnesium + oxygen → magnesium oxide

• iron + oxygen → iron oxide

• copper + oxygen → copper oxide

Extra Information⛄ -

There is no answer because the question is incomplete. Are the reactants in solution or dry? What is the temperature? Most of the answers deal with a solution of zinc nitrate and magnesium metal. It works like copper sulfate and iron. Go ahead. Get some root killer (copper sulfate). Mix up a solution. Put in a common nail. Wait. The nail grows a “beard.” Cool.

Despite what Colin Cook says, a dilute solution of zinc nitrate with magnesium will not explode. However, mixing these two as dry reactants could produce an explosion if triggered by a flame or sufficient heat. Any dry nitrate is a strong oxidizer, and you should follow his advice