A2 Periodicity - Magnesium Flashcards
1
Q
Magnesium with cold water?
A
Mg + 2H2O (l) -> Mg(OH)2 + H2
2
Q
Magnesium with steam?
A
Mg + H20 (g) -> MgO + H2
3
Q
Observations of Magnesium with water?
A
- burns
- white solid formed
- white flame
4
Q
Magnesium with Oxygen?
A
2Mg + O2 -> 2MgO
5
Q
Observations of Magnesium with Oxygen?
A
- white solid
- white flame
6
Q
Bonding in Magnesium Oxide?
A
Ionic
7
Q
Structure of Magnesium Oxide?
A
Giant ionic lattice
8
Q
Melting point of Magnesium Oxide?
A
2852 degrees Celsius
High melting point
9
Q
Reaction of Magnesium Oxide with water?
A
MgO + H2O -> Mg(OH)2
10
Q
pH of the solution formed when MgO is mixed with water?
A
pH 9