when a magnesium ribbon is burnt in air , the ash formed is white . why ? give reason .
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The magnesium oxide forms a white powder. To form this powdery substance, magnesium gives off two electrons to oxygen atoms. The colour produced by the burning of the magnesium ribbon is white and white ash is also produced.
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The magnesium oxide forms a white powder. To form this powdery substance, magnesium gives off two electrons to oxygen atoms. The colour produced by the burning of the magnesium ribbon is white and white ash is also produced.
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