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Finding The Empirical Formula of Magnesium Oxide Aim: The aim of this experiment is to burn a known mass of magnesium in air and find the mass of the magnesium oxide produced. Using my results I can then calculate the empirical formula of magnesium oxide. Results: Observations Before starting I notice that the magnesium is very shiny and flexible. After one minute of heating the Magnesium appears to be going white. The Magnesium has caught …

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