Question

26. You are provided with magnesium ribbon and
sulphur powder. Explain with the help of an
activity that metal oxides are basic and non
metal oxide are acidic in nature.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Clean the surface of the magnesium ribbon. Hold it in a pair of tongs and burn in air. Collect the white ash formed in a china dish. Transfer it in a test tuve and dissolved in water. Dip a red litmus paper strip in the solution.