Question

What happenWhat happens when a magnesium ribbon is heated in presence of air? s when a magnesium ribbon is heated in presence of air?

Answer 1

The ribbon burns with a bright white light. Intense heat is also produced in this reaction. Here, when magnesium burns, it reacts with the oxygen found in air to form a powdery ash called magnesium oxide. Chemical equation: Magnesium plus Oxygen gives Magnesium oxide