Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air?
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Magnesium ribbon must be cleaned before burning in air so that the the layer of magnesium oxide (which is formed due to reaction of magnesium with air) can be removed in order to get the desired chemical reaction.
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Magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air because there is thin layer of oxide on the surface of magnesium which slows down the process of burning. That's why we rubbed it with sandpaper before burning.
Magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air because there is thin layer of oxide on the surface of magnesium which slows down the process of burning. That's why we rubbed it with sandpaper before burning.
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