11. A mixture of magnesium powder and lead (II) Oxide will react vigorously when heated but no reaction occurs when a mixture of magnesium oxide and lead powder are heated, a) Explain the observation. b Which of the two substances, magnesium or lead(IT) Oxide is; i) Oxidized in the reaction? ii) Oxidizing agent? C Which is the most reactive metal Please help
The reaction is violent but safe, provided the procedure is followed exactly. ... Chemicals. Magnesium powder (HIGHLY FLAMMABLE), 0.25 g (note 4); Copper(II) oxide powder ... top must NOT be hot when the magnesium powder/copper oxide mix is added. ... After one or two minutes (be patient) a vigorous reaction occurs.
