Question

The confirmatory test involving burning of magnesium ribbon is called?

Answer 1

A splint (or spill) is a simple piece of equipment used in scientific laboratories. Splints are typically long, thin strips of wood, about 6 inches (15 cm) long and ¼ inch (6 mm) wide, and are consumable but inexpensive. They are typically used for tasks such as lighting bunsen burners, as the length of the splint allows a flame to be lit without risk to the user's hand, should the burner flare back. Another use for splints are chemical identification of various gases, and splints are also used to teach simple chemical principles in schools.

Answer 2

Answer:

Magnesium ribbon burning experiment

Hold the piece of magnesium metal ribbon in a pair of tongs. Take the lighter and hold the magnesium metal ribbon in the hottest part of the flame. It will soon catch fire and emit a very bright light. CAUTION DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE BRIGHT LIGHT.

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