Answer:
i) 2Mg + O₂ + Δ Heat → 2MgO + Δ Energy
ii) The aqueous solution does not change in the color of the blue litmus paper and the blue litmus paper remains blue in color
The aqueous solution formed using the product (MgO) turns the red litmus paper blue
Explanation:
i) Magnesium easily burns in air or oxygen when heated to form a white powder of magnesium oxide. The burning (reaction) of magnesium in air is an exothermic reaction that involves the release of heat and light
The burning of magnesium wire is given by the following chemical reaction;
2Mg + O₂ + Δ Heat → 2MgO + Δ Energy
ii) When magnesium oxide is mixed with water if forms magnesium hydroxide Mg(OH)₂ as shown in the following chemical reaction;
MgO + H₂O → Mg(OH)₂
Magnesium hydroxide is basic and therefore it will turn red litmus paper blue and it does not change the color of the blue litmus paper.
