Burning elements Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when burning Magnesium?
A
White flame, white powder (s) formed - magnesium oxide
2
Q
What happens when burning hydrogen?
A
Pale blue flame, (can say water vapour is formed but not observable)
3
Q
What happens when burning sulfur?
A
Blue flame, (sulfur dioxide is formed but colorless so not observable)
4
Q
What happens when you heat CuCO3 (copper 2 carbonate)
A
Green solid (initially), thermally decomposes, forms CuO (Black) and CO2