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Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mg(OH)2. As a suspension in water, it may be referred to as Milk of Magnesia. The solid mineral form of magnesium hydroxide is known as brucite.
Magnesium hydroxide is common component of antacids and laxatives. Magnesium hydroxide interferes with the absorption of folic acid and iron.
Magnesium hydroxide is not very soluble in water, with a Ksp of 1.5x10-11. While the solubility of magnesium hydroxide is low, all of the magnesium hydroxide that does dissolve in the water does dissociate. Since the dissociation of this small amount of dissolved magnesium hydroxide is complete, magnesium hydroxide is considered a strong base.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe common name for Magnesium Hydroxide is Milk of Magnesium.
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∙ 14y agoCommon name for magnesium hydroxide is milk of magnesia
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∙ 13y ago"Milk of Magnesia"
It is a common antacid. The base hydroxide (OH-) neutralizes the acidic Hydronium (H+) from the hydrochloric acid found in the stomach.
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∙ 14y agothe common name is an anti acid or pepto bismol
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∙ 12y agoMgCl2 for magnesium chloride
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What is the chemical formula of milk of magnesia?
Magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2, is the chemical name and chemical formula of milk of magnesia.
Difference between magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide?
Magnesium oxide will react with water to form Magnesium Hydroxide. Magnesium Hydroxide will not reat further with water
Why magnesium bi carbonate forms magnesium hydroxide on boiling?
Magnesium bicarbonate forms magnesium hydroxide on boiling because of the high temperatures.
What would be observed and why when you mix magnesium chloride and sodium hydroxide?
Magnesium hydroxide, a precipitate, is formed.
Is this equation correct Magnesium Hydroxide heat up will give Magnesium Phosphate plus water?
No - phosphorous can not just appear.Heating magnesium hydroxide will give magnesium oxide and water.
What is the chemical formula of milk of magnesia?
Magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2, is the chemical name and chemical formula of milk of magnesia.
What is the name for Mg OH 2?
Magnesium hydroxide. Most people are familiar with it when it is suspended in water to make Milk of Magnesia.
In Medicine What is the common name for Magnesium Hydroxide which can be used to settle the stomach?
Milk Of Magnesia
What is the name for MgOH 2?
Magnesium hydroxide
What is the brand name of kremil-s?
aluminum hydroxide magnesium hydroxide simethicon
What is the chemical name for milk of magnesa?
magnesium hydroxide
What word is usually in the chemical name of a base?
Hydroxide. For example, sodium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, etc.
What is the formula for MgOH2?
Magnesium hydroxide
Difference between magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide?
Magnesium oxide will react with water to form Magnesium Hydroxide. Magnesium Hydroxide will not reat further with water
What is use of magnesium hydroxide?
explain what is meant by the suspension of magnesium hydroxide
What are the names of some common alkalines?
Two most common alkaline earth metals are Beryllium and Magnesium, while the most common alkali hydroxide is sodium hydroxide.
Why magnesium bi carbonate forms magnesium hydroxide on boiling?
Magnesium bicarbonate forms magnesium hydroxide on boiling because of the high temperatures.
