Question

give an experiment to show that magnesium ribbons gains weight when it burns​

Answer 1

Answer:

I don't know the answer

Answer 2

Answer:

Magnesium is weighed and then heated in a crucible. It reacts with oxygen to produce the oxide. It can be shown that there has been an increase in mass. The results can be used to find the formula of magnesium oxide and two methods are described for doing so.

Eye protection

Per pair or group of students:

Crucible with lid

Tongs

Pipe clay triangle

Bunsen burner

Tripod

Heat resistant mat

Emery paper (optional)

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Access to:

Balance (2 d.p.)

Magnesium ribbon, about 10-15