Q. What is formed when Magnesium is burnt? Answer:
Ash
Notes: When Magnesium burns in air it reacts with oxygen present in air to form magnesium oxide:
2Mg + O2 —> 2MgO.
Magnesium oxide is a crumbly, whitish powder that looks like ash. The formation of magnesium oxide is a direct combination reaction of two elements magnesium and oxygen.