Question

Does magnesium oxide look like magnesium ribbon?

Answer 1

When the magnesium metal burns it reacts with oxygen found in the air to form Magnesium Oxide.

After it burns, it forms a white powder of the magnesium oxide.

Magnesium gives up two electrons to oxygen atoms to form this powdery product. This is an exothermic reaction.

Answer 2

Answer:

NO

Explanation:

Magnesium doesn't look like magnesium ribbon because the colour of magnesium oxide is white whereas the colour of magnesium ribbon is silver.