Question

what is the nature of magnesium oxide and how can you find it​

Answer 1

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Magnesium oxide (MgO), or magnesia, is a white hygroscopic solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase and is a source of magnesium (see also oxide). It has an empirical formula of MgO and consists of a lattice of Mg2+ ions and O2− ions held together by ionic bonding. Magnesium hydroxide forms in the presence of water (MgO + H2O → Mg(OH)2), but it can be reversed by heating it to separate moisture.

Answer 2

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Magnesium is a metal and like most of the metals, it forms basic oxides...When magnesium oxide reacts with water, magnesium hydroxide is formed. If we test it using litmus paper, it turns the red litmus paper blue...Also, magnesium oxide accept protons(H^+ ions), it is a base...