GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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ELEMENTS COMPOUNDS SUBSTANCES METALS AND NON METALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The solution of ash of magnesium ribbon is-
A
Basic
B
Acidic
C
Neutral
D
All of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ash from magnesium ribbon is magnesium oxide. When this oxide is dissolved in water, it liberates hydroxyl [OH−] ions in water. This makes the solution basic. Hence, we know in the basic solution turns red litmus into blue.

Detailed explanation-2: -The solution of ash of magnesium ribbon is basic in Nature.

Detailed explanation-3: -Therefore, the ash from magnesium ribbon is magnesium oxide.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: Magnesium oxides are basic in nature. Magnesium is a metal and whenever a metal reacts with oxygen to form its oxide it forms metallic oxide which is basic in nature.

Detailed explanation-5: -Best Answer When ash of magnesium is dissolved in water then magnesium oxide is formed. The oxides of metals are basic in nature. In case of metals the red litmus will turn to blue color.

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