Question

Why should magnesium be cleaned before burning

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Magnesium react with oxygen to form magnesium oxide, which does not burn. So to remove this oxide layer Magnesium ribbon is cleaned with sand paper before burning.

Answer 2

Answer:

➡ Magnesium ribbon should be cleaned before burning it in air to remove the oxide layer from it which may prevent or slow down the burning of magnesium ribbon.

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