Question

magnesium ribbon is burnt​

Answer 1

Answer:

Magnesium ribbon is burnt to give a white ash which is basic with water.

the following rnx took place

2Mg +O2 ----->2MgO

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Answer 2

Explanation:

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