is burning metal a chemical change
*If the reaction of burning magnesium is a chemical change, then we should be able to see a change in color, smell, or any other properties of a chemical change (the substance should change). Discussion. Results/Pictures. Identifying a Physical or Chemical Change in Burning Magnesium. Methods. * Materials used.
Burning of magnesium ribbon is a chemical change as chemical composition of one of the compound is changing and the chemical reaction associated with it is. Mg + (1/2) O2 â MgO. here the magnesium ribbon is burnt and magnesium oxide is formed.