Question

why does a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air

Answer 1

In order to clean the layer of magnesium oxide

Answer 2

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MAGNESIUM RIBBON IS CLEANED BEFORE BURNING IN AIR BECAUSE WHEN THE MAGNESIUM IS KEPT IN PRESENCE OF AR IT FOR MAGNESIUM OXIDE.




MAGNESIUM OXIDE NOT ALLOW MAGNESIUM TO BURN.




SO MAGNESIUM RIBBON IS CLEANED BEFORE BURNING IN AIR.




AS WE KNOW THAT MAGNESIUM IS HIGHLY REACTIVE METALS .




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