CONCLUSION

An experiment was performed to calculate the empirical formula of magnesium oxide

by comparing the masses of solid magnesium metal to the magnesium oxide solid
product in a crucible. The empirical formula of a compound is the simplest whole
number ratio between the elements of a compound. According to the theory, all the
calculations that had written will show empirical formula for magnesium oxide which
is MgO with the ratio 1:1. Based on the result, the mass of magnesium increase after
burning when it reacts with oxygen and we need to lift the lid occasionally to allow of
air to the magnesium ribbon. If there are any errors in the experiments the precautions
should be taken to avoid this error in the future experiments.