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because it has an oxygen on it. Mg + O > MgO (That's the unbalanced formula)

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When you heat copper oxide and magnesium why do you get grey powder?

You get a grey powder because magnesium is higher up in the reactivity series than Copper - (magnesium is more reactive than copper) therefore when you heat it up there is a displacement reaction. That grey powder is actully magnesium oxide and copper e.g Copper oxide + magnesium = magnesium oxide and copper.


Is magnesium oxide ionic or covalent compound?

Magnesium oxide has ionic bonds because it is between a Metal (Mg) and a Nonmetal (O) and Magnesium offers 2 of its electrons to Oxygen in order for Oxygen to form a full Octet (8 electrons in the valence).


Is lead more reactive than magnesium?

No, magnesium is more reactive than lead. Magnesium is a Group 2 metal, which is more reactive than lead, a Group 14 metal. Magnesium reacts readily with oxygen to form a protective oxide layer, whereas lead is more resistant to reaction with air or water.


What type of chemical reaction is magnesium oxide?

Magnesium Oxide is a compound, not a reaction. However if you are talking about making magnesium oxide from its individual elements, that would be a redox reaction. In this reaction, magnesium is going from a zero oxidation state to a +2 oxidation state. If you think of the acronym OIL RIG (Oxidation Is Lost Reduction Is Gained) Magnesium is being oxidized as it has lost two electrons. As well, the oxygen is gaining two electrons to have a -2 charge and is therefore being reduced hence the term redox.


Explain the increase in pH on progressing from magnesium oxide to barium oxide?

On progression from magnesium oxide to barium oxide, the metal ion has an increasing atom size, with a decreasing ionisation energy and can easily lose one electron to form more the hydroxide ions (or in another point of view leads to lower activation energy and hence faster reaction) this is why there is an increase in pH.


How do you know that magnesium is the more metallic element in the compound magnesium oxide MgO?

Magnesium is an element, a metal. It is silvery grey in colour and has lustre.whereas Magnesium Oxide is a compound made from reaction of magnesium and oxygen. It is a powdery substance and is white in colour


Is the magnesium in part B more or less stable than it is in part A?

The magnesium in part B is more stable than in part A because it is in the form of magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), which is a stable compound. In contrast, the magnesium in part A is likely in a more reactive form, such as magnesium metal or magnesium oxide, which can react with air or water.


Why did mercuric oxide in Lavoisier reaction chamber weigh more than the mercury metal?

The air surrounding said Mercury metal was absorbed into the mercury at the higher temperatures, therefore causing the new substance--mercuric oxide--to weigh more.


What weighs more magnesium or white ash?

Magnesium weight more than ash. White ash is magnesium oxide.


What weighs more magnesium or the white ash?

Magnesium weight more than ash. White ash is magnesium oxide.


Difference between magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide?

Magnesium oxide is formed by burning magnesium in the presence of oxygen, while magnesium hydroxide is formed by reacting magnesium oxide with water. Magnesium oxide is more commonly used as a supplement for magnesium deficiency, while magnesium hydroxide is often used as an antacid or laxative due to its ability to neutralize stomach acid and promote bowel movements.


What is the chemical formula for Magnesium Oxide?

the final formula of magnesium oxide is MgO.