Answer to Question #175863 in General Chemistry for Alex

Question #175863

Magnesium was burned in oxygen as shown in the diagram.  

What colour was the flame? 


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Expert's answer
2021-03-29T06:00:32-0400

Metal burns in the air. in an oxygen atmosphere, magnesium burnts into a blinding white flame. When magnesium burns, ultrafiolet rays are emitted. The combustion product of magnesium is a white powdery oxide.


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