a magnesium ribbon is burnt on oxygen to give a white compound X accompanied by emission of light. if the burning ribbon is now placed in atmosphere of nitrogen, it continues to burn and form a coming Y.
a) write the chemical formula of X and Y
b) write the balanced chemical equation, when X Is dissolved in water
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Explanation:
X is MgO and Y is Mg3N2
MgO + H2O ---> Mg(OH)2