What does magnesium combined with malic acid make?

Answer 1

Yes - if there is water present too.

Acids dissociate in water: [AH] <--> [A]- + H+

So when malic acid is dissolved in water, you get [malate]- + H+

The general formula for acid/metal reactions is

Acid + metal --> metal salt + hydrogen gas.

If you pour the malic acid solution over magnesium metal, it will bubble (hydrogen gas produced) and magnesium malate (salt) will be formed.

Magnesium malate has been reported to be effective in the treatment of fibromyalgia.

If you just pour dry malic acid crystals onto magnesium metal, absolutely nothing will happen.

Answer 2

Yes, magnesium is very reactive. It will react with water, most acids, and the halogens at room temperature and with nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide when heated. These are just a few substances that magnesium can react with

Answer 3

In solution, malic acid can be made to react with magnesium ions to form magnesium malate.

Mg + C4H6O5 (in water) --> [Mg]2+ [-O-C(=O)-CH(OH)-CH2-C(=O)-O-] + H2

You will see the reaction fizz which is the hydrogen gas being produced. There is one magnesium cation for every malate anion to balance the charges.

The product magnesium malate has been shown to lessen the symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue in several scientific studies.

Answer 4

Magnesium combined with malic acid forms magnesium malate. This compound is commonly used as a dietary supplement to support energy production and muscle function. Magnesium malate is believed to have better absorption and bioavailability compared to other forms of magnesium.

Answer 5

Yes Making magnesium ethanoate and hydrogen

Answer 6

Yes - it forms magnesium benzoate