19. When magnesium is burnt in air, a powdery ash X is formed. X on dissolving in water forms Y.
(a) Identify X and Y
(b) Is Y acidic or basic? How will you identify it using a litmus paper?
(c) Name an antacid containing Y.
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19. When magnesium is burnt in air, a powdery ash X is formed. X on dissolving in water forms Y.
(a) Identify X and Y
(b) Is Y acidic or basic? How will you identify it using a litmus paper?
(c) Name an antacid containing Y.
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Answer:
X is magnesium oxide. Y is magnesium hydroxide
b) basic. red litmus will turn blue
c) milk of magnesia...(i guess)