The element which produces a dazzling white light on burning in air is
Name a metal that burns in air with a dazzling white light.
A ribbon of silvery-white element when heated in a flame burns with a dazzling white light and leaves a white powder. The white powder when dissolved in water turns red litmus blue. Answer the following:
Identify the element and the white powder obtained on its burning.
What is the type of reaction that occurs during the burning of the element?