Question

What are the products formed when magnesium ribbon is burnt in the air? if the product is dissolved in water, what will be the nature of the solution.

Answer 1

when magnesium ribbon is burnt in the air the product is white powder magnesium oxide.

the nature of the solution will be base as mgo will dissolve in water to form Mg(OH)2

Answer 2

Answer:

Answer: White powder magnesium oxide (MgO)

Explanation:

When magnesium ribbon is burnt in the air, it combines with oxygen to form white powder magnesium oxide MgO with the release of heat and light. It forms a white powder of magnesium oxide. Magnesium gives up two electrons to oxygen atoms to form this powdery product.