Question

X is collected after the burning of magnesium ribbon ,on adding water in X and Y is formed​

Answer 1

Answer:

X is magnesium oxide (MgO).When a magnesium ribbon is burnt it gives out white light and forms ash ( magnesium oxide MgO).Y is magnesium hydroxide( Mg ( OH2)).

Explanation:

When magnesium is burnt :

1. Mg + O2 - MgO( X )

Magnesium+ oxygen gives Magnesium the oxide.

When it is mixed with water it forms Magnesium hydroxide:

2. MgO+H2O - [Mg(OH2)]. (Y)

magnesium oxide+ water gives Magnesium

hydroxide.

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