Question

Ahmad took a magnesium ribbon (cleaned) and burnt it on a flame. The white powder formed was taken in a test tube and water was added to it. He then tested the solution formed with red and blue litmus paper. What change was seen? Why?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The magnesium will catch fire but not get vanished

Answer 2

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When it is burnt in air it reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide. When water is added to magnesium oxide then it forms magnesium hydroxide.