0
When a magnesium ribbon is burned it combines with molecular oxygen forming magnesium oxide (MgO); the flame color is white.
A huge spark. Kind of like a firework-ish. You kind of have to see it.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is magnesium metal and magnesium ribbon the same?
Yes. Magnesium ribbon is magnesium metal in the shape of a ribbon.
What burns with a bright white light?
Magnesium burns bright white. It is often used in the production of fireworks. Magnesium is the most common metal that burns white, but titanium , aluminum , and beryllium can be mixed to form compounds that also form bright white light.
Does Magnesium Ribbon evaporate?
no magnesium ribbon doesnot evaporate but it can oxidies
What product is formed on burning magnesium ribbon?
The product of the magnesium burning is magnesium oxide (MgO).
What can you use magnesium ribbon for?
magic
What will happen when magnesium ribbon is heated?
It is burns and releases a brilliant white flame.
What happens when you put magnesium ribbon in hydrochloric acid?
dissolve
Why should you not look at magnesium ribbon when it burns?
When magnesium burns in air the intense light produced contains consider ultraviolet that can permanently damange the eye's retina. Please see the link.
Is magnesium metal and magnesium ribbon the same?
Yes. Magnesium ribbon is magnesium metal in the shape of a ribbon.
What burns with a bright white light?
Magnesium burns bright white. It is often used in the production of fireworks. Magnesium is the most common metal that burns white, but titanium , aluminum , and beryllium can be mixed to form compounds that also form bright white light.
Is heat gven out or taken in from the surroundings when the magnesium ribbon burns in oxygen?
It is given out. If it were taken in, magnesium would not continue to burn when heat were removed.
What happens if you set fire to a magnesium ribbon?
when magnesium ribbon is lit on fire it will produce a very bright light that is bad for your eyes and will emit a toxic gas
What happens when magnesium burns in air and when it reacts with steam?
Magnesium oxide (MgO) is obtained.
Is magnesium ribbon a compound?
No. Magnesium ribbon is nearly pure magnesium, which is an element.
What element in ribbon form burns with a white light forming ions with a charge of 2?
This describes the behaviour of magnesium.
What happens when aluminum and magnesium burns?
the aluminum foil will burn
Color of magnesium ribbon?
Magnesium ribbon is silver colored.
