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Is the solution of ash formed by burning magnesium ribbon acidic or basic? How so you ascertain this?

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The solution is basic. This is ascertained by putting red litmus paper in the solution, which turns blue which is the test of basic nature of the solution equations : `Mg + O_2 to MgO (Ash), MgO + H_2 O to Mg(OH)_2 `(Basic solution)
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