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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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