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Q: What is the chemical name for the white powder formed when magnesium reacts with oxygen?
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What is the chemical name for the white powder formed when magnesium burned in air?

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


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


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 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 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


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


How does nitrogen gas react with magnesium?

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


When magnesium combine with oxygen?

It makes a white light which you aren't aloud to look at because it will hurt your eyes.Above is correct. Magnesium and oxygen can burn explosively, producing a LOT of heat, intense light, and magnesium oxide.


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


What does magnesium look like after burning in air?

magnesium look like white powder after burning in air. magnesium burns in air n react with atmospheric oxygen n forms magnesium oxide which is a white powder.