Does the product formed during the combustion of magnesium in Test 6 (the ashy magnesium  oxide) to weigh more than, less than, or the same as the original piece of magnesium? Explain.

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Does the product formed during the combustion of magnesium in Test 6 (the ashy magnesium 
oxide) to weigh more than, less than, or the same as the original piece of magnesium? Explain.

Test 6
Burning magnesium in air
Observations
used crucible tongs to light a 1-inch strip of magnesium
using a bunsen burner until it ignited (in air). The flame was first
orange before it ignited into a dazzling white flame.
Transcribed Image Text:Test 6 Burning magnesium in air Observations used crucible tongs to light a 1-inch strip of magnesium using a bunsen burner until it ignited (in air). The flame was first orange before it ignited into a dazzling white flame.
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