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Question 19

A student adds solid magnesium oxide (MgO\text{MgO}MgO) to excess distilled water at 298 K and stirs the mixture. Under these conditions, a reaction occurs to form a sparingly soluble product.

Which of the following correctly classifies the chemical nature of magnesium oxide and identifies the most likely pH of the resulting saturated mixture?

A

Acidic oxide; pH 222

B

Basic oxide; pH 131313

C

Amphoteric oxide; pH 777

D

Basic oxide; pH 999

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