Definitions and key terms
aluminium oxide
Al2O3
2Na(s) + 2H2O(l) →
2NaOH(aq)+H2(g) (fizzing)
Sodium + cold water →
sodium hydroxide +hydrogen gas
magnesium +cold water →
magnesium hydroxide + hydrogen gas
Mg(s)+ H2O(g)→
MgO(s)+ H2(g)
magnesium +oxygen → magnesium oxide
white flame and white solid smoke
sodium +oxygen → sodium oxide
yellow flame and white solid
Aluminium + oxygen → aluminium oxide
white flame and white solid smoke
Silicon + oxygen → silicon oxide
white flame and white solid smoke
Phosphorus + oxygen → phosphorous oxide
white flame and white solid smoke
Sulfur + oxygen → sulfur dioxide
blue flame and acidic choking gas