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Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burnning in air |
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Answer» magnesium ribbon should be cleaned or rubbed with a sand paper .. because all the unwanted impurities are removed and we burn only pure magnesium metal hope it helps you ? The magnesium ribbon should be cleaned to remove the protective layer of magnesium oxide so that it may burns rapidly The magnesium ribbon should be cleaned before burning in the air because the layer of magnesium oxide (which is formed due to the reaction of magnesium with air ) can be removed in order to get the desired chemical reaction.\xa0Also in order to remove the oxide layer, the presence of which slowdowns the oxidation process. So, by cleaning it, the burning process takes place easily. Here is your ans:-) |
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