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Epsom salt is another name for magnesium sulfate. Magnesium sulfate has a molecular formula of MgSO4. This means each molecule has 1 Magnesium, 1 Sulfur, and 4 Oxygen.
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What are the common compounds of magnesium?
Like many other elements, magnesium can be found in a variety of compounds.
Are sulfur and sulfate the same thing?
No. Sulfur is one of the chemical elements. Its a fairly soft yellow substance. There are many sulfates. Each of them is a combination, or chemical compound, of sulfuric acid with some other substance, often a metal. For instance, epsom salts is magnesium sulfate the sulfuric acid 'salt' of the metal magnesium.
How many different elements are used to make a molecule of methane?
2
How many elements make up group 7 group 14 and group 18?
There is a total of 17 elements in those groups.
Is table salt an example of a binary ionic compound.?
It is. It contains just the two elements, sodium and chlorine. The sodium forms positive ions, and the chlorides are negative.
What are the common compounds of magnesium?
Like many other elements, magnesium can be found in a variety of compounds.
Are Epsom salts a mixture?
Epsom Salts are salts. There are many different kinds of salts, the most widely known being table salt, which is NaCl. The fact that this is not the only kind of salt can cause confusion.
Can Epsom salts be used to fertilize roses?
Yes, epsom salts can be used for many plants. Essentially they provide nitrogen which is one of the components in fertilizer.
Are Lectric Soda Crystals same as Epsom Salts?
No, they are not similar.
Is epsonsalts used for itching exterior skin?
Epsom salts are an inexpensive and safe treatment for many things. Try adding two cups of Epsom salts to enough water in the bathtub to cover yourself. Lay back and relax.
How many atoms of each element are there in epson salts?
Assuming that you mean one molecule of epsom salts, the answer is:magnesium : 1 sulphur : 1 oxygen : 4.
What elements combin to make salt?
Sodium and chlorine combine to make the most common salt, sodium chloride. It should be noted though, that many different elements can combine to make many different salts.
Why can you not buy epsom salts in Mexico?
Yes you can; however it is not usually known as "Epsom Salt" in Mexico; you can buy it with through its active ingredient: magnesium sulfate (Spanish: sulfato de magnesio) on many pharmacies and drugstores.
How many ounces of Epsom salts are there in a 6 lbs bag?
One pound equals 16 ounces. 6 x 16 = 96 ounces.
What is produced when group 1 elements react with nonmetal elements?
Usually salts, from the metallic elements in group 1. However, note that hydrogen is also in group 1 and can not form salts, although it forms many other kinds of compounds.
How many atoms are in epsom salt?
6 Atoms In Total. Magnesium=1 Sulfur=1 Oxygen=4
Epsom salt scientific name?
Epsom Salt isn't salt at all. It's magnesium sulfate and used for many health and gardening purposes as a natural alternative. Epsom salt. There are tons of ways to use it to feel better, even toenail fungus! http://www.ehow.com/how_4933618_use-salt-toenail-fungus-treatment.html Also works great to fertilize flowers and plants! http://www.ehow.com/how_5016008_grow-flowers-epsom-salt.html Kathy
