Formation of Magnesium Oxide

2Mg + O2 → 2MgO

Ikhtisar

Magnesium burns brilliantly in oxygen with an intense white flame to produce magnesium oxide. This reaction is so exothermic that it produces temperatures exceeding 2500 C. The bright light emitted was historically used in photography flash powder.

Peserta

Peran Zat Koefisien Keadaan
Reaktan Oxygen O 1 (g)
Reaktan Magnesium Mg 2 (s)
Produk Magnesium Oxide MgO 2 (s)

Contoh Sehari-hari

Sparklers and fireworks use magnesium to produce their characteristic bright white sparks and flashes.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

Magnesium oxide is used as a refractory material in furnace linings, as an antacid in medicine (milk of magnesia), and as a component of animal feed supplements.

Sifat

Jenis
Synthesis
Dapat Dibalik
Tidak
Energi
Eksoterm
ΔH
-1203,6 kJ/mol

Reaksi Terkait

Formation of Calcium Hydroxide Formation of Carbon Monoxide Formation of Nitrogen Dioxide Formation of Potassium Chloride Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate Formation of Sodium Peroxide Formation of Silicon Dioxide Formation of Tungsten Carbide Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (General)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Magnesium Oxide?
The balanced equation is: 2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO.
What type of reaction is Formation of Magnesium Oxide?
Formation of Magnesium Oxide is a synthesis reaction.
Is Formation of Magnesium Oxide exothermic or endothermic?
Formation of Magnesium Oxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -1203.6 kJ/mol.