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The name of the element magnesium was derived from Magnesia which is a Greek district in Thessaly. This metallic element is one of the most abundant elements on Earth and makes up a huge portion of its mantle.

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What happen to the original magnesium after it has been burned?

If completely burnt (in excess of oxygen), all the magnesium will be converted to magnesium oxide.


Why is burning of magnesium wire an irreversible change?

Burning magnesium wire is an irreversible change because it undergoes a chemical reaction with oxygen in the air, resulting in the formation of magnesium oxide. This reaction produces a bright light and heat, and the original magnesium cannot be recovered or transformed back into its elemental form once it has reacted. The new substance, magnesium oxide, has different properties than the original magnesium wire, confirming that the change is permanent.


What is the disadvantage of magnesium is reduced in magnesium alloy that is retained?

One disadvantage is that the reduced magnesium content can lead to decreased strength and corrosion resistance in the alloy. This can result in lower performance and durability of the material compared to the original magnesium alloy.


Had magnesium Ribbon and oxygen undergone a change in properties after burning?

Yes, after burning, the magnesium ribbon undergoes a chemical change and forms magnesium oxide. The properties of the magnesium ribbon and oxygen have changed to form a new compound with different properties than the original elements.


Is burning a magnesium ribbon a physical change?

No. Burning magnesium, or burning anything for that matter, is a chemical change. The magnesium reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide, and to some degree reacts with nitrogen to form magnesium nitride.

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What is magnesium's original name?

It's original name is magnesium itself which is derived from word 'magnesia'.


What happen to the original magnesium after it has been burned?

If completely burnt (in excess of oxygen), all the magnesium will be converted to magnesium oxide.


Why is burning of magnesium wire an irreversible change?

Burning magnesium wire is an irreversible change because it undergoes a chemical reaction with oxygen in the air, resulting in the formation of magnesium oxide. This reaction produces a bright light and heat, and the original magnesium cannot be recovered or transformed back into its elemental form once it has reacted. The new substance, magnesium oxide, has different properties than the original magnesium wire, confirming that the change is permanent.


What is the disadvantage of magnesium is reduced in magnesium alloy that is retained?

One disadvantage is that the reduced magnesium content can lead to decreased strength and corrosion resistance in the alloy. This can result in lower performance and durability of the material compared to the original magnesium alloy.


Is burning magnesium a physical change?

This is a chemical change, like any other burning reaction: magnesium is turned into magnesium oxide by burning reaction with oxygen (from air). 2Mg + O2 --> 2MgO


What is the one thing that makes the isotopes of Magnesium different from the original element?

The number of neutrons


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.


Had magnesium Ribbon and oxygen undergone a change in properties after burning?

Yes, after burning, the magnesium ribbon undergoes a chemical change and forms magnesium oxide. The properties of the magnesium ribbon and oxygen have changed to form a new compound with different properties than the original elements.


Is burning a magnesium ribbon a physical change?

No. Burning magnesium, or burning anything for that matter, is a chemical change. The magnesium reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide, and to some degree reacts with nitrogen to form magnesium nitride.


Why burning of magnesium in air is chemical change?

Burning of magnesium in air is a chemical change because it undergoes a chemical reaction with oxygen in the air to form magnesium oxide. This reaction involves the breaking and forming of chemical bonds, resulting in the formation of a new substance with different properties than the original magnesium metal.


Is burning a strip of magnesium ribbon a chemical or physical change?

Burning a strip of magnesium ribbon is a chemical change because the magnesium reacts with oxygen in the air to form magnesium oxide. This reaction results in the formation of new substances with different properties than the original magnesium ribbon.


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.