Question

When magnesium is burned in air, a powdery ash X is formed. X dissolving in water forms Y. a. What are (i) X and (ii) Y ? b. What is the action of Y on litmus paper? c. What conclusion do you get on the nature of Y from its action on litmus paper? d. What is the common name of the indigestion relieving medicines which contains

Answer 1

Answer:x is magnisium oxide

Y is magnesium hydroxide

Litmus paper red will change in blue indicating base nature

The common name is milk of magnesia

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