why magnesium ribbon is rubbed before burning it?
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Before burning in air, the magnesium ribbon is cleaned by rubbing with sandpaper. This is done to remove the protective layer of basic magnesium carbonate ( Mg(CO3)2) from the surface of ribbon.
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To remove the layer of basic magnesium carbonate( put for safety) from the surface of the ribbon.
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