A student burnt a metal A found in the form of ribbon The ribbon burnt with a - Science - Materials Metals and Non-Metals

Question

A student burnt a metal ‘A’ found in the form
of ribbon The ribbon burnt with a dazzling flame &
a white powder B is formed which is basic in nature
Identify ‘A’ & ‘B’ Write the balanced
chemical equation

Kirti Gogia · Accepted Answer

The metal A is magnesium, while the compound B is magnesium
oxide (MgO) Magnesium burns in air with a dazzling white flame,
forming a white powder called magnesium oxide Magnesium oxide is
basic in nature Following is the chemical equation for the
reaction
2Mg + O2 â†’ 2MgO

A student burnt a metal ‘A’ found in the form of ribbon. The ribbon burnt with a dazzling flame & a white powder B is formed which is basic in nature. Identify ‘A’ & ‘B’. Write the balanced chemical equation.