Question

How would we check the chemical nature of magnesium oxide ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Magnesium is a metal and like most of the metals, it form basic oxides. When magnesium oxide reacts with water the following reaction takes place: magnesium hydroxide is formed in this reaction. Since magnesium oxide accepts protons (H^+ ions), it is a base (as per Bronsted-Lowry definition of acids and bases).

Answer 2

Explanation:

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