Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air
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as magnesium ribbon is reactive with oxygen in the atmosphere it already forms magnesium oxide which does not have the character of burning. so it is scratched off before burning.
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with the help of sand paper!
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This is done to remove the protective layer of basic magnesium carbonate from the surface of the magnesium ribbon
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