Explain in detail what happens when magnesium oxide is dissolved in water. Support your answer with the help of a reaction.[3 MARKS]

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When magnesium oxide is dissolved in water, magnesium hydroxide is formed. The equation for the reaction is as follow:

$M g O + H_{2} O \to M g (O H)_{2}$

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Explain in detail what happens when magnesium oxide is dissolved in water. Support your answer with the help of a reaction.[3 MARKS]

Reason out : 1 Mark Equation: 2 Marks When magnesium oxide is dissolved in water, magnesium hydroxide is formed. The equation for the reaction is as follow: MgO+H2O→Mg(OH)2

Reason out : 1 Mark
Equation: 2 Marks

When magnesium oxide is dissolved in water, magnesium hydroxide is formed. The equation for the reaction is as follow:

$M g O + H_{2} O \to M g (O H)_{2}$