Question

When a  metal "M" reacts with oxygen a white colour substance "X" is formed. "X" is reacted with water to form another substance "Y" which is used in the treatment of indigestion and turns red litmus blue.Based on the above information choose the correct option. (2 Points) "M" is Iron , "X" is Iron oxide ,"Y" is Iron hydroxide and nature of "Y" is acidic "M" is Magnesium , "X" is Magnesium oxide ,"Y" is Magnesium hydroxide and nature of "Y" is acidic "M" is Magnesium , "X" is Magnesium oxide ,"Y" is Magnesium hydroxide and nature of "Y" is basic "M" is Iron , "X" is Iron oxide ,"Y" is Iron hydroxide and nature of "Y" is basic​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Metal X is Magnesium (Mg).

b) Powder Y is Magnesium oxide, (MgO).

c) The substance with which metal X combines to form powder Y is Oxygen (of air), O2

d) Substance Z is Magnesium hydroxide Mg(OH)2. Used as an antacid to relieve indigestion.

e) 2Mg+O2→2MgO

                               powder

Answer 2

Answer:

Metal X is Magnesium (Mg)