Metals and Oxygen

When a metal reacts with oxygen it produces a metal oxide.
-When a substance burns, the burning process is actually a reaction with oxygen. So when you burn something, you are adding oxygen to it.

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

Equipment-
-A magnesium piece
-Bunsen burner
-Safety glasses
-Metal scissor tongs

Method-
-Ignite the bunsen burner
-Hold your magnesium piece with the scissor tongs over the flame, (blue flame)
-Do not look directly at the piece when it happens because the light is bright enough to damage your eyesights.

Observations-
When the magnesium was held over the flame, it began to turn as bright as a light, then it burns off into ash.