Question

support your answer with chemical equation what happens when magnesium ribbon burns in air what is the state of

Answer 1

When the magnesium metal burns it reacts with oxygen found in theair 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.

2Mg + O2 ,----------> 2MgO + energy ( heat)

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