Reactions of carbon, sulfur and magnesium in oxygen Flashcards
1
Q
In pure oxygen, carbon burns with a
A
Bright yellow/orange flame
2
Q
In pure oxygen, sulphur burns with a
A
Blue flame
3
Q
In pure oxygen, magnesium burns with a
A
Bright white flame
4
Q
Metal oxides, such as MgO, are bases, meaning that they are
A
Most likely insoluble and do not react with water
5
Q
Non-metal oxides, such as CO2 and SO2, are
A
Generally acidic.
They react with water to form acids
