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Magnesium oxide anything that is burned with oxygen (what is left) is called [material you burned] oxide

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Q: What is the chemical name for the white powder formed when magnesium burned in air?
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How does nitrogen gas react with magnesium?

Magnesium nitride is formed when magnesium powder is burned in the presence of nitrogen gas.


What chemical change is it when Magnesium burns in air?

when magnesium burns in air a white powder called magnesium oxide is formed which is a new substance this is the chemical change


When the magnesium burns in air a white powder is formed?

Yes it is. And you have not asked a question yet. The white powder is magnesium oxide.


What is the name for the white powder which is formed when magnesium reacts with hydrogen?

Magnesium hydride, MgH2


What compound is formed when magnesium is burnt?

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.


When magnesium burns and turns into a white powder would that be physical or chemical?

chemical change-- because a new product is being made and the act of magnesium burning and turning into powder is not reversable


When magnesium burns in oxygen it produces a white powder called magnesium oxide?

The chemical equation is:2 Mg + O2 = 2 MgO


What happens when magnesium is inserted in test tube with oxygen?

If heated, magnesium oxide or MgO (a white powder) is formed.


What do you call the white powder that is formed when magnesium reacts with steam?

sulfur which then forms magnesium sulfide


What is the reaction between iron oxide powder and magnesium powder?

This is a a version of the Thermite reaction. 3Mg + Fe2O3 ------> 3MgO + 2Fe so iron metal and magnesium oxide are 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


What is the chemical name of talcum powder?

The chemical name of talcum powder is Hydrous Magnesium Silicate. It is one of the extensively used substances. It is also known as the softest mineral.