1. A piece of burning magnesium was lowered into a gas jar of nitrogen gas, and it was observed to
   be burning even brighter.
   (a)
   Explain this observation
   (1 mark)
   (b)
   Write an equation for the reaction which took place in the gas jar in (a) above
   (1 mark)
   (c)
   Water was added to the product formed above and the resultant solution was tested with
   litmus paper. State and explain the observation that was made.
   marks)