What does magnesium look like when it is burnt?

Answer 1

We represent the particles (atoms) in magnesium metal as spheres stacked closely together. Magnesium burns when these particles react with the oxygen particles in the surrounding air. The oxygen particles are represented as molecules consisting of two oxygen atoms bonded together. We represent this as two spheres pressed together.

The product of the reaction is magnesium oxide and we represent this by joining one of the oxygen spheres to one of the magnesium spheres.

Answer 2

Draw a box for your diagram. Then show magnesium in your box (it is a solid so the particles are tightly packed). Draw another box and show oxygen (it is a gas so the particles will be far apart and moving fast). Now draw your last box and show a solid (magnesium oxide) but with an equal amount of oxygen particles and magnesium particles all packed together (draw the two particle types different colours).

Answer 3

The magnesium particles are given enough heat energy to combine with the oxygen in the air, then they form magnesium oxide (MgO).

Answer 4

You would show the 2 different particle (oxygen and magnesium) with 1 magnesium particle and 2 oxygen ones attached to it . this is known as MgO2.

Answer 5

It looks like a white powder called magnesium oxide after being burnt

Answer 6

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It has two dots around it because it's found in period 2 and has 2 valence electrons.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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