Question

Figure 1.1
Burning of a magnesium ribbon in air and collection of magnesium

oxide in a watch-glass​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Colour of magnesium metal is silvery white. Hold the magnesium ribbon with the help of a pair of tongs, light the magnesium and collect the ash of burnt ribbon in a china dish. It burns brilliantly and a white ash is left behind. Magnesium burns in air to form Magnesium oxide (MgO).

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