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magnesium hydroxide in dilute suspension used as an ANTI-ACID. Thus a very mild alkaline substance.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoMilk of magnesia is Mg(OH)2 in water so it is a base and its aqueous solution is basic in nature.
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∙ 14y agoIt is solution of Magnesium Hydroxide, hydroxide of a alkali metal. It is an alkali.
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∙ 14y agoIt is alkaline because it contains Magnesium hydroxide.
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∙ 11y agoHey Well magnesia is magnesium of milk not milk of magnesium so scientists got it wrong
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∙ 11y agoIt is neither- it is a base.
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∙ 15y agoBasic
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Which one is more acidic milk of magnesia or household amonia?
Neither is acidic, both are basic. But milk of magnesia is less basic and therefore more acidic.
Is milk of magnesia a acid base or neutral?
Milk of magnesia is a base.
What color would methyl orange be in milk of magnesia?
Milk of magnesia is a basic solution. Therefore, methyl orange shows a yellowish orange colour. Further, this indicator shows a red colour in acidic solutions.
Is milk of magnesia a basic?
Milk of magnesia is a suspension of Magnesium Hydroxide in water, which is a base.
How does milk of magnesia help in gastritis?
Milk of magnesia helps stomach problems, by coating sensitive areas, that are affected by digestive fluids, mainly acids, which are also neutralized by the remedy.
Is magnesium milk acidic?
Milk of magnesia is basic (alkaline), not acidic.
Which one is more acidic milk of magnesia or household amonia?
Neither is acidic, both are basic. But milk of magnesia is less basic and therefore more acidic.
Does milk of magnesia have basic properties?
Yes-- Milk of Magnesia is a 10.5 on the pH scale, thus making it a base. (pH of 7 is neutral-- higher is more basic, lower is more acidic)
What is more basic amonia or milk of magnesia?
Milk of magnesia contains MgO. It is more basic than NH3.
Is milk of magnesia a acid base or neutral?
Milk of magnesia is a base.
What color would methyl orange be in milk of magnesia?
Milk of magnesia is a basic solution. Therefore, methyl orange shows a yellowish orange colour. Further, this indicator shows a red colour in acidic solutions.
Is milk of magnesia acidic or alk aline?
alkaline
Is milk of magnesia a basic?
Milk of magnesia is a suspension of Magnesium Hydroxide in water, which is a base.
Is milk of magnesia neutral?
No, it is basic.
Why do you take Milk of Magnesia for indigestion?
Milk of magnesia, Mg(OH)2 is used to cure indigestion because it is basic and indigestion is acidic.
What are some bases found in a house?
If you mean basic substances (as opposed to acidic), then here are a few: Bleach Ammonia Baking Soda Milk of Magnesia
How is milk of Magnesia a basic?
It contains Magnesium Hydroxide.It is a basic compound.
