Describe the reaction of Nitrogen with burning magnesium.

      

Describe the reaction of Nitrogen with burning magnesium.

  

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Kavungya
Procedure:
- A piece of burning magnesium ribbon is introduced into a gas jar full of nitrogen.
Observations:
- The magnesium ribbon continues to burn and a white solid; magnesium nitride is formed.
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Note:
- When magnesium nitride is treated with water or a solution of sodium hydroxide; the characteristic pungent smell of ammonia can be detected.
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Kavungya answered the question on April 27, 2019 at 09:39


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