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What do you observe when magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen?
While burning a magnesium ribbon in air, state two observations of this activity.
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Solution 1
Magnesium ribbon burns with a dazzling white light and produces a white powder, which is magnesium oxide.
Reaction can be represented as:
\[\ce{2Mg + O2 -> \underset{(white powder)}{2MgO}}\]
Solution 2
- Magnesium produces a dazzling white flame while burning.
- When magnesium burns, it reacts with oxygen to form a white, powdered material.
Notes
Students should refer to the answer according to their questions.
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