The ash obtained on burning magneshiumribbon is dissolved in water and tested for its acidic/basic nature is the solution acidic or basic? How do you ascertain this?

The ash obtained on burning magneshiumribbon is dissolved in water and

1.	The ash obtained on burning magneshiumribbon is dissolved in water and tested for its acidic/basic nature is the solution acidic or basic? How do you ascertain this?
Answer» It does not CHANGE the colour of red or blue litmus and phenolphthalein, hence it is a NEUTRAL SOLUTION. Hint: We know that when magnesium ribbon is burned, the ash that is formed is magnesium oxide. Magnesium oxide is BASIC oxide. We must know the product of the reaction of basic oxide and WATER.