Question

What happened when Magnesium Ribbon burns in air? Write the nature of product formed. How will you test it

Answer 1

When magnesium ribbon is burnt in air it combines with atmospheric oxygen to form magnesium oxide .

CHEMICAL EQUATION :

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

Answer 2

first take a magnesium ribbon and hold it with the pair of tongs and ignite it magnesium ribbon burn with a bright white light and forms a white podwer . the white podwer formed in magnesium oxide.
2mg(s) +O2(g) _ 2mgo (s)
this activity shows that the product is basic in nature.
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