Question

what happens when magnesium ribbon burns​

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Answer 2

Answer:

The ribbon burns with a bright white light. intense heat is also produced in this reaction. Here, when magnesium burns, it reacts with oxygen found in air to form a powdery ash called magnesium oxide.