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

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


Is Magnesium burns brightly when ignited physical or chemical property?

The combustion of magnesium in air is a chemical reaction.


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

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


When magnesium burns what chemical does it form?

Magnesium oxide


When magnesium burns it forms a chemical what is it called?

Magnesium oxide


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.


Why burning of magnesium in air is chemical change?

magnesium burns in oxygen to form magnesium oxide. and hence this is a chemical change


When magnesium is burnt in the air is it a chemical change?

Yes. Magnesium burns in air brightly giving Magnesium oxide, witch is a chemical change.


State two observations that can be made from burning magnesium?

It can be observed that magnesium burns in air with a dazzling white flame. A white powder known as magnesium oxide is produced. Magnesium burns in oxygen present in the air to produce magnesium oxide.


When magnesium burns in air is it chemical or physical change?

Burning magnesium (or burning anything) can be described as a chemical reaction, or as a chemical change. It is not a property. However, the capacity of being able to burn, also known as flammability, is a chemical property.


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.


Can magnesium be powder?

Yes. You must be very careful with powdered magnesium as it is flammable and burns bright enough to damage your eyes.