Question

Procedure of burning of magnesium ribbon in air

Answer 1

Answer:

PROCEDURE:

• Take a piece of magnesium ribbon and rub it with  sand paper to remove dirt from its surface.

• 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.

• Take a moist red litmus paper and bring it in contact with the white ash of MgO.