Answer to Question #313595 in General Chemistry for Ivan Ackerman

Question

Pure magnesium metal is often found as ribbons and can easily burn in the presence of oxygen. When 2.56 g

2.56 g of magnesium ribbon burns with 8.36 g

8.36 g of oxygen, a bright, white light and a white, powdery product are formed.

Enter the balanced chemical equation for this reaction. Be sure to include all physical states.

Answer 1

2Mg(s) + O2(g) -------- 2MgO(s)