A strip of magnesium ribbon is ignited in a jar containing atmospheric air. Which two solid products are primarily formed during this combustion process?
Q1. A strip of magnesium ribbon is ignited in a jar containing atmospheric air. Which two solid products are primarily formed during this combustion process?
Answer: Magnesium oxide and nitride
Explanation: Magnesium reacts with both oxygen and nitrogen in air; MgO is the major product while Mg3N2 forms in smaller amounts simultaneously.