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Burning mag lets off a very toxic gas and it cannot be put out with water it would only make it worse. Yes like the person before said it lets off a very toxic gas and its very right adding water to attempt to put it out only makes it worse as you will see if you got to this page.... http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=rogZBXNqaMo watch all of it. it was a seriously idiotic thing to do and also if you look into the exceedingly bright liht the reaction lets off it may cause damage to your eyes! BE WARNED it is dangerous!!
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∙ 12y agoBecause, Magnesium is a metal. A metal usually appears on the left of the zig-zag line of the Periodic Table. All metals share the same properties like ductility, malleability, flammability, which you were asking about, good conductors of heat, and e.t.c
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∙ 10y agoI'm in Year 9 and we were supposed to do this in two's but our Science Teacher did it & once you put the magnesium ribbon on the bunsen burner it lets out a bright light. If you looked/focused directly 100% on it then you could go blind or it'll really damage your eyesight. The light was really light so I didn't dare staring at it...
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∙ 11y agoYes, it is.
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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 is the element which burns with white bright flame?
The element that burns brilliantly in the air is magnesium. Magnesium is an alkaline Earth metal with the atomic number 12.
Can magnesium burn in carbon dioxide?
When magnesium burns in air it creates a very bright white flame. When magnesium and oxygen mix,(mixing a substance with oxygen is called oxydation)it creates a new substance called magnesium oxide, which is a white powder. 2Mg+O2-----> 2MgO Magnesium oxide is a compound.
When magnesium combine with oxygen?
It makes a white light which you aren't aloud to look at because it will hurt your eyes.Above is correct. Magnesium and oxygen can burn explosively, producing a LOT of heat, intense light, and magnesium oxide.
Why does magnesium get heavier when its burned?
What happens when magnesium burns? What do you need for magnesium to burn? Will magnesium burn if you have it in a closed container? No. Why not? It needs air. Why does it need air? There is oxygen in the air. Magnesium needs oxygen to burn. So, when magnesium burns, you start with magnesium and end up with a compound that contains both magnesium and oxygen. Magnesium has an atomic weight of 24. Oxygen has an atomic weight of 16. So if you start out with 24 grams of Magnesium you should end up with 40 grams of Magnesium Oxide.
Is magnesium dangerous?
Magnesium is flammable. It burns very hot and bright and cannot be put out with water or a normal fire extinguisher.
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.
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 is the element which burns with white bright flame?
The element that burns brilliantly in the air is magnesium. Magnesium is an alkaline Earth metal with the atomic number 12.
What is the appearance of magnesium when burnt in air?
Magnesium burns with an intensely bright white light and forms magnesium oxide. Magnesium oxide is a white solid, often a powder. Do not look directly at burning magnesium - it may damage your eyes.
When magnesium burns what chemical does it form?
Magnesium oxide
When magnesium burns this substance forms?
magnesium oxide
When magnesium burns it forms a chemical what is it called?
Magnesium oxide
What substance is formed when magnesium burns in air?
Magnesium oxide
What is equation for the reaction that takes place when magnesiam burns in aiur?
Reaction that takes place when magnesium burns in air= Magnesium + Oxygen = Magnesium Oxide (magnesia)
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
What burns with a bright white light?
Magnesium burns bright white. It is often used in the production of fireworks. Magnesium is the most common metal that burns white, but titanium , aluminum , and beryllium can be mixed to form compounds that also form bright white light.
