When magnesium was burnt in air, a solid mixture was formed. On addition of water to the mixture a gas which turned moist red litmus paper blue was evolved. Explain these observations.

      

When magnesium was burnt in air, a solid mixture was formed. On addition of water to the mixture a gas which turned moist red litmus paper blue was evolved. Explain these observations.
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John
Magnesium burns in air to form magnesium Oxide (MgO) and magnesium nitride (Mg3N2) reacts with water to liberate ammonia gas which turns red litmus blue
johnmulu answered the question on April 15, 2017 at 08:08


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