Question

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A magnesium ribbon is burnt in air and obtained compound 'X' is dissolved in water to form a solution 'Y'.
(i) Write the chemical equations for the chemical reactions taking place during the process.
(ii) What would be the colour change observed when a red litmus paper is dipped in solution Y?

Answer 1

Answer:

(1) 2Mg + O2 => 2MgO

MgO + H2O => Mg(OH)2

(2) moist red litmus paper will turn blue