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No. Like the other oxides of alkaline earth metals, it is basic.

MgO + H2O --> Mg(OH)2

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What is the common name for MgO?

Magnesium Oxide


What is the chemical formula for Magnesium Oxide?

the final formula of magnesium oxide is MgO.


Examples of basic oxides?

Sodium oxide, Magnesium oxide, Copper oxide, Acidic oxide, Amphoteric oxide


How can you test for magnesium oxide and carbon dioxide?

Carbon dioxide absorbed in water form carbonic acid, H2CO3; the pH become acidic and you can test the solution with a pH paper. A simple test for the magnesium oxide, MgO, is to measure the refractive index (this value is 1,736 for MgO.


What compound is magnesium and oxygen make?

Magnesium and oxygen combine to form magnesium oxide (MgO). Magnesium oxide is a white solid that occurs naturally as the mineral periclase. It is commonly used in various industrial applications, including as a refractory material and in the production of ceramics.


Is MgO an acidic or basic anhydride?

MgO is a basic anhydride because it reacts with water to form the base magnesium hydroxide.


What is the scientific name of the ionic compound MgO?

The scientific name of the ionic compound MgO is magnesium oxide.


What is the molecular formula of magnesium oxide?

Magnesium oxide - MgO.


What is the chemical equation for Magnesium Oxide with Hydrogen?

"MgO" is magnesium oxide and "H" is hydrogen, as in "Mg + H(2)O => MgO + H(2)" MgO + H2 ---> H2O + Mg


Is mgo a metal?

No. MgO is magnesium oxide. It is a compound. Compounds cannot be considered as metals or nonmetals.


What is the long form of- CaO- P205- MgO-Si O2?

CaO is calcium oxide. P2O5 is diphosphorous pentoxide. MgO is magnesium oxide. SiO2 is silicon dioxide.


Which oxides are acidic and which oxides are basic?

Acidic oxides typically contain nonmetals and react with water to form acids, such as sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Basic oxides contain metals and react with water to form bases, like sodium oxide (Na2O) and magnesium oxide (MgO).