Question:
Why is magnesium in the form of a ribbon?
Answer:
Magnesium ribbon is the element and a metal. It is silver coloured, very light and really quite reactive.
It will react steadily with diluted acids and release hydrogen gas. It will also ignite whilst it is heated in air, emitting a white glow. This pyrotechnic material is supplied in ribbons.
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