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Is MgSO4 a acid or a base?

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Although it appears counter-intuitive to everything you've learned in general chemistry, MgBr2 can be considered a lewis acid. It can react with hydroxide to form a complex with the formula: (HOMgBr2)^-, with the negative charge on the Mg atom.

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12y ago

"its a salt... so neither"

this answer is incorrect as MGSO4 is an acidic salt

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Neither. MgSO4 does not contain either H+ or OH- ions nor is it a conjugate acid or base (it doesn't react "backwards" to absorb either H+ or OH-).

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13y ago

Magnesium is an element and a metal. Neither an acid or base.

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It's neither. It is a salt so it's neutral

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Magnesium oxide (MgO) is, of course, an oxide.

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Neither. It is a salt.

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Magnesium sulphate, MgSO4, is an acid

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Sulphuric acid magnesium carbonate?

The chemical reaction is: MgCO3 + H2SO4 ------------> MgSO4 +CO2 + H2O


Is mgso4 a strong acid?

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How do you separate salt from epsom salt?

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What is the equation for sulfuric acid and magnesium?

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What product does the reaction between magnesium hydroxide and sulfuric acid yield?

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