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When magnesium (Mg) burns in excess oxygen (O2) you will see a very, very bright light. Do not look at the light. The magnesium will turn black/like ash. This is magnesium oxide. One possible chemical equation for this reaction is
2Mg (s) + O2 (g) => MgO (s)
for those of you just learning chemistry, the (s) in brackets symbolises the state- s for solid, l for liquid, g for gas, or "aq" for "in solution" (literally "aqueous").
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoMagnesium burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flame to form magnesium oxide (MgO), which is white in colour
it is copper burned in in air which turn black
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∙ 13y agoSimple a white powder is formed as a reaction to atmospheric oxygen
2Mg+O2--2MgO
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∙ 12y agoits produces a bright light which is hard to look at and when the reaction is finished it produces a white powder
hope this helps
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∙ 11y agoThere will be a white residue of magnesium oxide.
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∙ 12y agoBright white, blue-ish flames
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Why when magnesium ribbon is burnt the ash is heavier?
When Magnesium burns, it is actually combining with oxygen in the air to form a new compound, magnesium oxide. If we were to carefully weigh a piece of magnesium before and after burning it, you would see that its weight increased by about one third. For example, if you start with 100 grams of magnesium, after the burn you would end up with about 130 grams of magnesium oxide. The fact that the magnesium oxide you create by burning is powdery, means that it takes up more space (size or volume) than the solid magnesium did.
What happens when you burn mg ribbon in air?
When Magnesium burns, it is actually combining with oxygen in the air to form a new compound, magnesium oxide. If we were to carefully weigh a piece of magnesium before and after burning it, you would see that its weight increased by about one third. For example, if you start with 100 grams of magnesium, after the burn you would end up with about 130 grams of magnesium oxide. The fact that the magnesium oxide you create by burning is powdery, means that it takes up more space (size or volume) than the solid magnesium did. When Magnesium burns, it is actually combining with oxygen in the air to form a new compound, magnesium oxide. If we were to carefully weigh a piece of magnesium before and after burning it, you would see that its weight increased by about one third. For example, if you start with 100 grams of magnesium, after the burn you would end up with about 130 grams of magnesium oxide. The fact that the magnesium oxide you create by burning is powdery, means that it takes up more space (size or volume) than the solid magnesium did.
How does static electricity and magnesium differ?
The question is about comparing two different quantities. Static electricity is a physical phenomenon (for example, heat). It is about the accumulation of electrons or the lack of electrons on insulating surfaces. Magnesium is a metal, a material, that is a conductor and burns brightly when lit. Other than that Magnesium cannot accumulate electrons at the surface to cause static electricity, I don't see any relation.
What color does Isopropanol makes when it burns?
it burns blue to clear. it is very had to see the flame in the in the light.
Magnesium chloride What are facts?
yes, it is an element. You can check it in the periodic table.
Why should you not look at magnesium ribbon when it burns?
When magnesium burns in air the intense light produced contains consider ultraviolet that can permanently damange the eye's retina. Please see the link.
What happens when magnesium ribbon burns?
When a magnesium ribbon is burned it combines with molecular oxygen forming magnesium oxide (MgO); the flame color is white.A huge spark. Kind of like a firework-ish. You kind of have to see it.
What happens when magnesium reacts with fluorine?
Under ordinary conditions magnesium burns in fluorine. To see a very brief video search YouTube.com for fluorine reacts with different elements.
Why when magnesium ribbon is burnt the ash is heavier?
When Magnesium burns, it is actually combining with oxygen in the air to form a new compound, magnesium oxide. If we were to carefully weigh a piece of magnesium before and after burning it, you would see that its weight increased by about one third. For example, if you start with 100 grams of magnesium, after the burn you would end up with about 130 grams of magnesium oxide. The fact that the magnesium oxide you create by burning is powdery, means that it takes up more space (size or volume) than the solid magnesium did.
What happens when you burn mg ribbon in air?
When Magnesium burns, it is actually combining with oxygen in the air to form a new compound, magnesium oxide. If we were to carefully weigh a piece of magnesium before and after burning it, you would see that its weight increased by about one third. For example, if you start with 100 grams of magnesium, after the burn you would end up with about 130 grams of magnesium oxide. The fact that the magnesium oxide you create by burning is powdery, means that it takes up more space (size or volume) than the solid magnesium did. When Magnesium burns, it is actually combining with oxygen in the air to form a new compound, magnesium oxide. If we were to carefully weigh a piece of magnesium before and after burning it, you would see that its weight increased by about one third. For example, if you start with 100 grams of magnesium, after the burn you would end up with about 130 grams of magnesium oxide. The fact that the magnesium oxide you create by burning is powdery, means that it takes up more space (size or volume) than the solid magnesium did.
What features of magnesium makes it suitable for making flares?
I have no idea. sorry. you just got trolled
How does static electricity and magnesium differ?
The question is about comparing two different quantities. Static electricity is a physical phenomenon (for example, heat). It is about the accumulation of electrons or the lack of electrons on insulating surfaces. Magnesium is a metal, a material, that is a conductor and burns brightly when lit. Other than that Magnesium cannot accumulate electrons at the surface to cause static electricity, I don't see any relation.
What is the product when magnesium reacts with nitrogen?
magnesium nitride, Mg3N2 Please see the link.
What put such substances in the air?
if a meteorologist says that the air pressure is getting lower what you expect to see happen to Torricelli's mercury barometer
Why should we not see a magnesium ribbon burn?
Burning magnesium emits ultraviolet light, which can damage your eyes.
Does the element magnesium have isotopes?
Magnesium has approx. 20 isotopes, of natural or artificial origin; see the list below.
Is magnesium trisilicate tablets addictive?
I can't see how.
