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Q:
Why does magnesium burn pink?
- Jenny (age 13)
Cavendish, Eastbourne England
A:
Jenny -
I don't know where you heard this, but magnesium actually burns a
very bright white color. There is a cool video of this on the
WebElements.com website.
-Tamara
(published on 10/22/2007)
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