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The formula unit for magnesium hydroxide is Mg(OH)2. This shows that in each formula unit there are two oxygen atoms, two hydrogen atoms, and one magnesium atom for a total of five atoms altogether.

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The formula unit for magnesium hydroxide is Mg(OH)2. This shows that in each formula unit there are two oxygen atoms, two hydrogen atoms, and one magnesium atom for a total of five atoms altogether.

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The formula for hydroxide is OH-. The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen atoms is 1:1, so there is one hydrogen atom per molecule of hydroxide.

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The molecular formula of magnesium hydroxide is Mg(OH)2.

So there are 5 atoms in a single molecule.

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i don't even know at this point i just came here to get a answer cause im taking my exam so yea

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2 atoms Mg(OH)2

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