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If you burn magnesium what does it turn in to?

Burning magnesium reacts with oxygen in the air to form magnesium oxide, which is a white ash-like substance.


What is the gas that reacts with calcium and magnesium when they burn?

Hydrogen gas is released when calcium and water react.


Does magnesium react?

Magnesium reacts with steam faster than cold water because magnesium needs to burn to get magnesium oxide and to get magnesium oxide there has to be heat and since steam is already heated it doesn't need much time, but the cold water needs time to heat first to react.


What theproducts form when burning magnesium?

2Mg + O2 --> 2MgO When you burn something it reacts with O2, and Magnesium makes Magnesium oxide.


Why does nitrogen burn magnesium?

Nitrogen does not burn magnesium. In order for magnesium to burn, it requires oxygen as the oxidizing agent. When magnesium reacts with oxygen in the air, it produces magnesium oxide and releases a considerable amount of heat and light.


Does magnesium react with the gases in your atmosphere?

HI what a retard who would rite hi? lol Magnesium metal is burned in air forming magnesium oxide. This is an interesting oxidation/reduction reaction because it shows the burning of a metal, because the products of the reaction are visible after wards, and because it produces a lot of light.at


What white powder do you get when you burn magnesium?

When you burn magnesium, it forms magnesium oxide, which is a white powder. This reaction occurs when magnesium reacts with oxygen in the air, producing a bright white light and the white powdery magnesium oxide residue.


Is there a diet for magnesium?

Don't eat magnesium (metal) it will 'burn' inside your (acidical) stomach, so its very dangerous!


What happens when aluminum and magnesium burns?

When aluminum burns, it reacts with oxygen in the air to form aluminum oxide, releasing heat and light. When magnesium burns, it also reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide and emits a bright white light.


What are the chemical properties of magnesium?

Magnesium is a highly reactive metal that readily forms compounds with other elements. It has a tendency to lose two electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, making it a common component in ionic compounds. Magnesium is also known for its light weight and ability to burn brightly in air.


What happens to the particles in magesium when it is burn?

When magnesium burns, it reacts with oxygen in the air to form magnesium oxide. This reaction releases energy in the form of heat and light. The magnesium particles are transformed into magnesium oxide particles during combustion.


Is it true that magnesium is a silvery coloured metal which does not burn?

I'm pretty sure it is silvery (metallic white/grey) in appearance, but does burn at high temperatures. It burns a very bright white and is used in fireworks