2.11: Describe the Combustion of Elements in Oxygen, Including Magnesium, Hydrogen and Sulfur

COMBUSTION: Chemical reaction involving burning (ignition)

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COMBUSTION OF ELEMENTS IN OXYGEN:

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ELEMENT	OBSERVATION DURING COMBUSTION	EQUATION FOR REACTION
MAGNESIUM	Intense white light (white flame) White powder produced	2Mg + O2 → 2MgO
HYDROGEN	Exothermic Water is produced	2H2 + O2 → 2H2O
SULFUR	Blue flame Colourless gas produced	S + O2  →  SO2