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Burning in oxygen demo

Aim: To observe several elements burning in O2.

Diagram: deflagrating spoon

Results Conclusion
 * Name || symbol || appearance || appearance while burning || pH of scale ||
 * Iron ||  || woollike || white fire work || 7 ||
 * Sulphur ||  || yellow powder || blue flame || 3 ||
 * Sodium ||  || silvery soft metal || orange || 11 ||
 * Magnesium ||  || silvery thin stick || bright white light ray || 9 ||
 * Carbon ||  || black lump?? || bright orange || 6 ||