Question

What happens when the magnesium is burnt in air ?write chemical name of product formed ?how will you test the chemical nature ofit

Answer 1

When magnesium burns in air, the oxygen in the air reacts with magnesium metal to produce magnesium oxide. However, for this reaction to occur, heat must be applied. The chemical equation for this reaction is
2Mg + O2 produces 2MgO and energy.