A magnesium strip is burnt. The ash so obtained is dissolved in water. What is the nature of ash obtained from burning magnesium ribbon?

Neutral

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Acidic

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Basic

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Both acidic as well as basic.

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Solution

The correct option is C
Basic

When magnesium strip is burnt, then ash obtained is MgO which is when dissolved in water then Mg(OH)2 is formed. Mg(OH)2 is basic in nature as it turns red litmus to blue.

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A magnesium strip is burnt. The ash so obtained is dissolved in water. What is the nature of ash obtained from burning magnesium ribbon?

The correct option is C Basic When magnesium strip is burnt, then ash obtained is MgO which is when dissolved in water then Mg(OH)2 is formed. Mg(OH)2 is basic in nature as it turns red litmus to blue.

The correct option is C
Basic

When magnesium strip is burnt, then ash obtained is MgO which is when dissolved in water then Mg(OH)2 is formed. Mg(OH)2 is basic in nature as it turns red litmus to blue.