Chemistry, asked by FarheenLily, 1 year ago

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

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Answered by Anonymous
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magnesium is a reactive metal . when exposed to air it readily reacts with oxygen present in air . so, a layer of magnesium oxide is generally present over it . therefore , this layer has to be removed before burning magnesium ribbon in air.
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Answered by Nishthaarya1
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magnesium ribbon reacts with the oxygen present in the air and form a layer of magnesium oxide. So, it should be cleaned before burning it in air
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