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Burning of magnesium (or anything else) requires continuing combination with oxygen. If a burning piece of magnesium is transferred to an atmosphere of nitrogen, no additional magnesium can react with oxygen because none is available for reaction.

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In what gas does burning magnesium go out in?

Burning magnesium will go out in carbon dioxide gas.


What is the word equation for the reaction of magnesium with nitrogen?

magnesium oxide + nitrogen >>> magnesium nitrite


What compound is formed when magnesium reacts with nitrogen?

When magnesium reacts with nitrogen, it forms magnesium nitride (Mg3N2).


How does nitrogen gas react with magnesium?

Nitrogen gas does not react with magnesium under normal conditions. Magnesium is relatively unreactive with nitrogen at room temperature due to the strong triple bond in N2. Heating magnesium to high temperatures in the presence of nitrogen gas can form magnesium nitride (Mg3N2).


What are the two elements that make up magnesium nitride?

Magnesium nitride is composed of magnesium (Mg) and nitrogen (N) elements. Magnesium has a +2 charge while nitrogen has a -3 charge, therefore, the formula for magnesium nitride is Mg3N2.


What type of bond does magnesium and nitrogen have?

Magnesium and nitrogen have an ionic bond. Magnesium, a metal, transfers electrons to nitrogen, a nonmetal, resulting in the formation of magnesium ions and nitride ions.


What is the product when magnesium reacts with nitrogen?

magnesium nitride, Mg3N2 Please see the link.


Why does nitrogen burn magnesium?

Nitrogen does not burn magnesium. In order for magnesium to burn, it requires oxygen as the oxidizing agent. When magnesium reacts with oxygen in the air, it produces magnesium oxide and releases a considerable amount of heat and light.


Does nitrogen stop magnesium from burning?

Yes, nitrogen can prevent magnesium from burning by displacing the oxygen needed for combustion. Nitrogen creates an inert environment that inhibits the oxidation of magnesium, thus preventing it from catching fire.


Why the magnesium continues to burn in nitrogen even nitrogen is a non supporter of combustion?

Magnesium can burn in nitrogen due to the high temperature it reaches during combustion. This heat allows the magnesium to react with nitrogen forming magnesium nitride. This reaction is exothermic and produces enough energy to sustain the burning of magnesium in a nitrogen environment.


What elements are in magnesium nitride?

Nitride is an ion consisting of a single nitrogen atom with a 3- charge. This must be balanced by a positive ion, usually a metal ion. What metal it is can vary.


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.