Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Chemical Calculations (Section 1 - No. 9)

When finding the empirical formula for magnesium oxide, what is the purpose of heating the magnesium?
To measure the volume of oxygen
To react with the oxygen in the air
To measure the mass of magnesium
To dissolve magnesium in water

Explanation

Heating allows it to react with oxygen.

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