Ramit performed an experiment in the science lab (under the supervision of his teacher). He ignited an element 'X' which burnt with bright white light and then formed a white powder 'Y'. When this powder was mixed with water, the solution formed turned red litmus to blue.This shows that the nature of 'Y' is (i) _________. Choose the correct option to identify 'X' , 'Y' and nature of 'Y'.
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Ramit performed an experiment in the science lab (under the supervision of his teacher). He ignited an element 'X' which burnt with bright white light and then formed a white powder 'Y'. When this powder was mixed with water, the solution formed turned red litmus to blue.This shows that the nature of 'Y' is (i) _________. Choose the correct option to identify 'X' , 'Y' and nature of 'Y'.
Answer:
i.alkaline
the element x is magnesium and Y is magnesium oxide
2Mg+O2->2MgO(white powder)
When the magnesium metal burns it reacts with oxygen found in the air to form Magnesium Oxide. Oxygen and magnesium combine in a chemical reaction to form this compound. After it burns, it forms a white powder of the magnesium oxide. Magnesium gives up two electrons to oxygen atoms to form this powdery substance
Explanation:
turning red litmus blue is a property of Alkaline solution ...whereas blue litmus is turned to red by acidic solution.