Magnesium is converted into Magnesium oxide.
2Mg + O2 -----> 2MgO
An electrical spark is not. It is merely electrons flowing and that may cause a reaction. A fire type spark, is not either, but the fire is. A 'spark' that is a slmall ember of burning substance that 'jumps' from a fire is a burning material, so there is a chemical reaction of burning, also called oxidation, going on.
The magnesium ribbon is cleaned with sandpaper before burning to remove any dirt or oxide layers that may inhibit the reaction. This ensures that the magnesium reacts completely when it burns, resulting in a more efficient and successful combustion process. It also helps to ensure a more consistent and reliable reaction when the magnesium ribbon is ignited.
The reaction that takes place when a magnesium ribbon is burnt in air is a combustion reaction. This reaction produces magnesium oxide as a product, and it is exothermic, releasing heat and light.
In some ways. Rusting is an oxidation reaction similar to fire and it does release heat, but it is so slow that the heat does not affect the reaction. In a fire the heat released goes helps sustain the reaction.
YES Burning results in a chemical reaction. Heat is given off when oxygen in the air combines with the elements of the burning substance while producing carbon dioxide or other gases and residual compounds.
An electrical spark is not. It is merely electrons flowing and that may cause a reaction. A fire type spark, is not either, but the fire is. A 'spark' that is a slmall ember of burning substance that 'jumps' from a fire is a burning material, so there is a chemical reaction of burning, also called oxidation, going on.
an exothermic reaction
The magnesium ribbon is cleaned with sandpaper before burning to remove any dirt or oxide layers that may inhibit the reaction. This ensures that the magnesium reacts completely when it burns, resulting in a more efficient and successful combustion process. It also helps to ensure a more consistent and reliable reaction when the magnesium ribbon is ignited.
an exothermic reaction
The reaction that takes place when a magnesium ribbon is burnt in air is a combustion reaction. This reaction produces magnesium oxide as a product, and it is exothermic, releasing heat and light.
Fire can be described as an event where something is burning.
In some ways. Rusting is an oxidation reaction similar to fire and it does release heat, but it is so slow that the heat does not affect the reaction. In a fire the heat released goes helps sustain the reaction.
type B
Combustion (burning) is a reaction with oxygen (oxydation).
This is an example of hydrogen burning.
It will put out burning fluids.
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