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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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

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johnmulu answered the question on April 15, 2017 at 08:08

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