Chemistry, asked by bksethi80, 8 months ago

Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air???

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Answered by ItsMansi

Answer:

Because the layer of magnesium oxide (which is formed due to the reaction of magnesium with air ) can be removed in order to get the desired chemical reaction.

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Answered by kunjsahu479

magnesium has a protective basic layer of magnesium carbonate which prevents burning of magnesium.that's why magnesium ribbon is rubbed with a piece of sand paper before burning to remove this basic layer of magnesium carbonate.

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Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air???​

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magnesium has a protective basic layer of magnesium carbonate which prevents burning of magnesium.that's why magnesium ribbon is rubbed with a piece of sand paper before burning to remove this basic layer of magnesium carbonate.

Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air???