Pure magnesium metal is often found as ribbons and can easily burn in the presence of oxygen. When $2\mathrm{.}71g$ of magnesium ribbon burns with $7\mathrm{.}38g$ of oxygen, a bright, white light and a white, powdery product are formed.

Enter the balanced chemical equation for this reaction. Be sure to include all physical states.

equation:

What is the limiting reactant?

magnesium

oxygen

If the percent yield for the reaction is $82\mathrm{.}8\%,$ how many grams of product were formed?

mass of product formed: