Making a Metal Oxide

Aim: To make a metal oxide, and observe the difference in the properties of the product compared to reactants.

Equipment: A piece of magnesium, Bunsen Burner, Safety Glasses, Metal Scissor tongs.

Method: 

1. Light your Bunsen Burner.

2. Hold your piece of magnesium in the scissor tongs. Ensure you are holding onto the very tip of the magnesium.

3. Place the other end of the magnesium into the Bunsen flame ( at the top of the blue flame )

4. When the magnesium begins to burn, do not look directly at it, as the light emitted can permanently damage your eyes.

Observations / Results:

Once the piece of magnesium was held over, the blue flame the piece had become alight. And shone really bright, then it slowly started to fall apart into ashes.