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Interpretation: When magnesium metal is burned in air, it forms two products A and B. A reacts with water to form a basic solution. B reacts with water to form a similar solution as that of A plus a gas with a pungent odor. The compounds A and B have to be identified and the equations form the reactions have to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Chemical equation is the representation of a
Oxide is the compound formed when oxygen reacts with another element.
Oxides formed with metals are most probably basic. When basic oxide reacts with water, a metal hydroxide is formed.
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