Making a metal Oxide

Aim:

To make a metal oxide and observe the difference in properties of the product compared to the reactants.

Equipment:

A piece of magnesium,Bunsen burner,Safety glasses,metal scissor tongs.

Method:

1.Light your Bunsen burner.

2.Hold your piece of magnesium in the scissor tongs.Ensure   you are  holding onto the very tip of the magnesium

3.Place the other end of the magnesium into the Bunsen flame

4.When the magnesium beings to burn,do not look directly at it,as the light emitted can permanently damage your eyes.

Observations:

Before the reaction it was a shiny metallic luster,But after the reaction it turned into a bright white light.

Equation of this reaction:

Magnesium + Oxygen = Magnesium oxide