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Burnt Magnesium ribbon ----> MgO (magnesium oxide)(basic in nature)

When added to water, it forms its hydroxide

MgO+H2O ----> Mg(OH)2 (which is a base)

when added to litmus paper or litmus solution....it will give a light blue colour

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