What happens when oxygen reacts with magnesium and sulfur. What are the main differences Class 7

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What happens when oxygen reacts with magnesium and sulfur. What are the main differences Class 7

What happens when oxygen reacts with magnesium and sulfur. What are the main differences in the nature of products formed? Class 7

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  1. When magnesium burns in air (oxygen) with a dazzling flame and changes into a white powder. While on burning sulfur in air (oxygen) sulfur dioxide gas is formed.
  2. The solution of magnesium oxide is basic in nature while sulfur dioxide solution is acidic in nature.
  3. The solution of magnesium oxide turns red litmus paper into blue, on the other hand, sulfur dioxide solution turns blue litmus paper into red.

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