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An intense white flame is produced when magnesium burns.
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∙ 8y agoThe flame of magnesium is white.
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How bright is burning magnesium?
Magnesium will burn readily if it is in thin slices, powdered or slivered. In thicker, bar form, it resists burning much better. However, if you happen to get a thick piece of magnesium burning, it is impossible to extinguish without a "type-D" fire extinguisher (used specifically for magnesium fires and nothing else). A thick piece of magnesium will burn for a long, long time.
Where does the solid substance on a sparkler go?
They burn up.
How does copper compare to magnesium when you burn the copper?
Magnesium burns very easily indeed and is self sustaining once it is burning. Copper is extremely difficult to burn and requires very high temperatures.
Is burning magnesium an oxidation-reduction reaction?
You cannot 'burn' MgO, it is refactory. I take it you mean burning Magnesium metal in oxygen - if so the answer is that the magnesium is oxidised to MgO and the oxygen is reduced - all reduction/oxidation ('redox') reactions are coupled - if something is oxidised the other is reduced.
Which gas makes burning magnesium go out?
Nitrogen would extinguish the flame. Unlike most burning fuels, magnesium will continue to burn in carbon dioxide because its flame is hot enough to decompose carbon dioxide to carbon and oxygen.
Does nitrogen stop magnesium from burning?
No, magnesium can continue tor burn in nitrogen to form magnesium nitride, Mg3N2
What is the aim of the burning magnesium experiment?
when magnesium burn you find the number of moles by using the equation
What scientific evidence supports the burning of magnesium?
Strange question. either you have lit some magnesium (in which case you have observed it burn) or not. The evidence is in the burning.
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.
What color flame does magnesium sulfate burn?
Burning magnesium will result in a brilliant white light.
Why should we not see a magnesium ribbon burn?
Burning magnesium emits ultraviolet light, which can damage your eyes.
What theproducts form when burning magnesium?
2Mg + O2 --> 2MgO When you burn something it reacts with O2, and Magnesium makes Magnesium oxide.
What color does Magnesium chloride burn?
When Magnesium chloride is burnt in a Bunsen flame, it imparts no colour in the flame.
What colour flame do you you get when you burn magnesium chloride?
Magnesium burns bright white.
Why is the burning of magnesium ribbon a synthesis reaction?
When you burn magnesium, you are taking two elements, magnesium and oxygen, and combining them to form a compound, magnesium oxide. That is synthesis.
How bright is burning magnesium?
Magnesium will burn readily if it is in thin slices, powdered or slivered. In thicker, bar form, it resists burning much better. However, if you happen to get a thick piece of magnesium burning, it is impossible to extinguish without a "type-D" fire extinguisher (used specifically for magnesium fires and nothing else). A thick piece of magnesium will burn for a long, long time.
Where does the solid substance on a sparkler go?
They burn up.
