Which of the following is a property of magnesium? Its oxide will form an acidic solution when dissolved in water. It is an insulator. None of these. Its oxide will form a basic solution when dissolved in water. It is brittle.

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Which of the following is a property of magnesium?

  • Its oxide will form an acidic solution when dissolved in water.
  • It is an insulator.
  • None of these.
  • Its oxide will form a basic solution when dissolved in water.
  • It is brittle.
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