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While nitrogen is usually fairly inert, magnesium is so reactive that even nitrogen can react with it.
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Does nitrogen stop magnesium from burning?
No, magnesium can continue tor burn in nitrogen to form magnesium nitride, Mg3N2
Does magnesium burn better in nitrogen or oxygen?
Magnesium burn in oxygen; burning is an oxidation reaction. Magnesium also reacts with nitrogen at high temperature to form Mg3N2 where the magnesium is oxidised, i.e. loses electrons. When magnesium is burnt in air some nitride is produced which hydrolyses to give a faint smell of ammonia. The enthalpy of formation (heat of reaction) is greater for MgO than for Mg3N2.
What compound is made when magnesium is burnt?
Magnesium oxide, MgO, is the main product but there will also be traces of magnesium nitride, Mg3N2. Magnesium is unusual it will burn in pure nitrogen. 2Mg + O2 -->2 MgO 3Mg + N2 --> Mg3N2
What happens when you mix nitrogen and magnesium?
magnesium nitride (Mg3N2) is formed upon heating magnesium and nitrogen.
How does nitrogen gas react with magnesium?
Magnesium nitride is formed when magnesium powder is burned in the presence of nitrogen gas.
Does nitrogen stop magnesium from burning?
No, magnesium can continue tor burn in nitrogen to form magnesium nitride, Mg3N2
Why the magnesium continues to burn in nitrogen even nitrogen is a non supporter of combustion?
Magnesium is a highly flammable metal. Once ignited, it is difficult to extinguish, being able to burn in Nitrogen by forming magnesium nitride. 3Mg + N2 → Mg3N2
Does magnesium burn better in nitrogen or oxygen?
Magnesium burn in oxygen; burning is an oxidation reaction. Magnesium also reacts with nitrogen at high temperature to form Mg3N2 where the magnesium is oxidised, i.e. loses electrons. When magnesium is burnt in air some nitride is produced which hydrolyses to give a faint smell of ammonia. The enthalpy of formation (heat of reaction) is greater for MgO than for Mg3N2.
Why magnesium continues to burn in nitrogen although nitrogen is a non combustible gas?
Normally magnesium in liquid nitrogen (-196 deg Celsius) turns brittle and can be broken into pieces but when magnesium is fuse lit in liquid nitrogen it forms magnesium nitrate and burns rigorously with bright light. Mg + N2 = MgN2 + heat R . C Salvi rcsalvi@rediffmail.com
What is the word equation for the reaction of magnesium with nitrogen?
magnesium oxide + nitrogen >>> magnesium nitrite
What compound is made when magnesium is burnt?
Magnesium oxide, MgO, is the main product but there will also be traces of magnesium nitride, Mg3N2. Magnesium is unusual it will burn in pure nitrogen. 2Mg + O2 -->2 MgO 3Mg + N2 --> Mg3N2
What happens when you mix nitrogen and magnesium?
magnesium nitride (Mg3N2) is formed upon heating magnesium and nitrogen.
How does nitrogen gas react with magnesium?
Magnesium nitride is formed when magnesium powder is burned in the presence of nitrogen gas.
If you burn magnesium what does it turn in to?
magnesium oxide
Does magnesium react with nitrogen gas?
yes, the burning strip of Magnesium in nitrogen atmosphere produces solid Magnesium nitride, 3Mg + N2 = Mg3N2
What element does magnesium nitrate contain?
Magnesium, nitrogen and oxygen are mainly what Magnesium nitrate is made up of. The formula is Mg(NO3)2.
What reaction is magnesium with N?
Magnesium + Nitrogen ----> Magnesium Nitride3 Mg + N2 ----> Mg3N2
