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Magnesium oxide (MgO) is formed. When a piece of magnesium ribbon is burnt it reacts with oxygen in air according to the chemical equation:
2Mg(s) + O2(g) → 2MgO(s)
The magnesium burns in a bright white light and the resulting magnesium oxide is in the form of a white powder.
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What happens when magnesium is inserted in test tube with oxygen?
If heated, magnesium oxide or MgO (a white powder) is formed.
What is the name of the compound that formed when magnesium reacts with sulphur?
magnesium sulphide
What is the correct name for magnesium and oxygen?
The compound formed by magnesium and oxygen is called magnesium oxide.
What is the compound formed by aluminum and bromine?
Magnesium Bromide
In a reaction between MgCO3 and NH4Br the new magnesium compound formed would be?
Magnesium carbonate is not soluble in water.
What happens when magnesium is inserted in test tube with oxygen?
If heated, magnesium oxide or MgO (a white powder) is formed.
What white solid is made when magnesium is burnt?
Magnesium Oxide is a compound which is formed when Oxygen from the air reacts with Magnesium to form a White powder known as Magnesium oxide ~ Hope this helped
How many products formed when magnesium burnt?
One - Magnesium Oxide (MgO)
Can a compound be formed with magnesium and argon?
No. Argon does not react with magnesium
What is the formula of the ionic compound formed between magnesium and chlorine?
The ionic compound formed between magnesium and chlorine has the formula MgCl2.
What is name of the compound formed when magnesium reacts with sulfur?
magnesium sulfate
What compound is formed when magnesium and chlorine join up?
Magnesium Chloride
What is the name of the compound that formed when magnesium reacts with sulphur?
magnesium sulphide
What chemical compound is formed when magnesium is burned?
Magnesium oxide?
What is the compound formed when magnesium react with phosphorus?
Mg3P2 magnesium phosphide
What compound is formed when hydrogen is burnt?
When hydrogen burns, water is formed.
What is formed when magnesium is heated?
The solid formed is magnesium oxide.The gas formed is carbon dioxide.
