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The formula of magnesium oxide
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- Thu Jul 11 2002

... TITLE: The formula of magnesium oxide DATE: 11TH MAY 2001 AIM: To find the formula of magnesium oxide by burning a weighed amount of magnesium in air. CONCLUSION: When magnesium is burnt in air, it reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide. Once each magnesium atom has bonded with an oxygen atom the weight then changes. The weight change can then be used to find the formula of magnesium oxide. The formula of magnesium oxide is MgO. BACKGROUND: When magnesium is burned in air magnesium oxide is formed. During this reaction the magnesium reacts with oxygen atoms to form a bond between the two, thus becoming heavier in the process. Relevant terms: 1) Mole: The amount of a substance which contains as many atoms or molecules as there are in exactly 12 grams of carbon 12 isotope. 2) Crucible: A container used for heating substances, capable of withstanding extreme heat. 3) Forum: Justification of Procedure: This procedure was used as it is the only way of














