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Magnesium is a highly flammable metal. Once ignited, it is difficult to extinguish, being able to burn in Nitrogen by forming magnesium nitride. 3Mg + N2 → Mg3N2

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Why magnesium continues to burn in nitrogen although nitrogen is a non combustible gas?

Normally magnesium in liquid nitrogen (-196 deg Celsius) turns brittle and can be broken into pieces but when magnesium is fuse lit in liquid nitrogen it forms magnesium nitrate and burns rigorously with bright light. Mg + N2 = MgN2 + heat R . C Salvi rcsalvi@rediffmail.com


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.


Which is the gas except co 2 which is nether a supporter for combustion nor combustible?

If we assume you mean gases in the atmosphere, the answer is nitrogen (N2). There are many gases that do not burn or support combustion.


When burning magnesium ribbon is introduced into a jar of nitrogen gas?

The magnesium will react with the nitrogen gas to form magnesium nitride. This reaction is exothermic, producing a bright white light as well as heat. The white smoke observed is a result of the reaction product, magnesium oxide, reacting with nitrogen gas in the air to form magnesium nitride.


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

magnesium oxide + nitrogen >>> magnesium nitrite


Does magnesium burn better in nitrogen or oxygen?

Magnesium burn in oxygen; burning is an oxidation reaction. Magnesium also reacts with nitrogen at high temperature to form Mg3N2 where the magnesium is oxidised, i.e. loses electrons. When magnesium is burnt in air some nitride is produced which hydrolyses to give a faint smell of ammonia. The enthalpy of formation (heat of reaction) is greater for MgO than for Mg3N2.


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.


Is nitrogen a combustion reaction?

Nitrogen itself does not undergo combustion reactions as it is chemically stable. However, nitrogen in compounds can participate in combustion reactions, where it typically forms nitrogen oxides as products.


What is the product when magnesium reacts with nitrogen?

magnesium nitride, Mg3N2 Please see the link.