Explaining Primary Science: A Guide to Theory and Practice
Second Edition
Burning magnesium metal
In this experiment you will see how magnesium metal will burn easily in air. The equipment you will need for this experiment includes:
- Bunsen burner
- A piece of magnesium metal
- Steel tongs
Method and observations:
- Using the steel tongs with the magnesium metal, hold it over the fire and observe the magnesium burning
- Let it burn