The reaction begins and builds up heat. This heat causes the aluminum to melt and float on top of the liquid bromine. Wherever the two elements meet, sparks, heat, and light are given off.
A possible cause of a large percentage of error in an
experiment where MgO is produced from the combustion of magnesium would be not all of the Mg has
completely reacted. <span>
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