Question

What happens when magnesium oxide react with water and what happened this solution react with red and blue Litmus Paper

Answer 1

Explanation:

when magnesium oxide is reacted with water then Solid magnesium oxide reacts with water to form solid magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2. MgO reacts with H2O to form Mg(OH)2 the white solid (of magnesium hydroxide) settles to the bottom of the test-tube. Supernatant liquid above solid is tested alkaline, as red litmus paper turns blue.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Magnesium hydroxide forms in the presence of water (MgO + H2O → Mg(OH)2

It is basic in nature and turn red litmus to blue.