Question

when magnesium burns in air, light and heat are produced.what are the reactant and what is the product​

Answer 1

Answer:

When the magnesium metal burns it reacts with oxygen found in the air to form Magnesium Oxide, which is a compound. A compound is a material in which atoms of different elements are bonded to one another. Oxygen and magnesium come together in a chemical reaction to form this compound

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

Light the burner and adjust the flame to light blue. Holding one end of the magnesium ribbon with tongs, place the other end in the flame until it ignites. The burning ribbon should be held at arm’s length. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE BURNING RIBBON. The burning magnesium yields brilliant light and intense heat

The burning magnesium ribbon produces light of sufficient intensity to cause temporary loss of sight. Avoid looking directly at the light source. The burning of magnesium in air produces intense heat which can cause burns and initiate combustion in flammable materials. Since a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher will not extinguish burning magnesium, a dry-powder extinguisher must be used.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Magnesium Metal Ribbon

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Concept: Chemical Reactions. The property displayed in this experiment uses magnesium metal to display what happens to metal when it reacts with oxygen gas, that is found in the air around us.

Materials:

strip of magnesium metal ribbon - 4 inches long

lighter

Directions:

1. Hold the piece of magnesium metal ribbon in a pair of tongs.

2. Take the lighter and hold the magnesium metal ribbon in the hottest part of the flame.

3. It will soon catch fire and emit a very bright light.

4. CAUTION DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE BRIGHT LIGHT. Briefly gaze at the light out of the corner of your eye.

Introduction:

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Explanation:

When magnesium is in its metal form it will burn very easily in air. However, in order to start the reaction (the burning) the magnesium metal needs a source of energy. The flame provides a source of heat so that the magnesium metal atoms can overcome their activation energy. Activation energy is the minimum energy required in order for a chemical reaction to proceed. When the magnesium metal burns it reacts with oxygen found in the air to form Magnesium Oxide, which is a compound. A compound is a material in which atoms of different elements are bonded to one another. Oxygen and magnesium come together in a chemical reaction to form this compound. 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. An exothermic reaction is a term that describes a chemical reaction in which there is a net release of energy.

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

Safety Precautions:

Wear goggles.

Do not let children do this.

Do not look directly at the light emitted from the metal.

Make sure you hold the metal securely with the tongs.

Keep away from combustible materials.

Waste Disposal:

Throw the powder in the garbage.

Reference:

Shakhashiri, Bassam Z. "Chemical Demonstrations", U. Wisconsin Press, 1983,Vol. 1, p.38.

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