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No it's alkali. This is because magnesium is an alkaline metal.

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Is magnesium milk acidic?

Milk of magnesia is basic (alkaline), not acidic.


Which one is more acidic milk of magnesia or household amonia?

Neither is acidic, both are basic. But milk of magnesia is less basic and therefore more acidic.


Is milk of magnesia acidic or alk aline?

alkaline


Explain why when a person is bitten by a bee milk of magnesia is applied?

The bee-sting is acidic. Milk of magnesia is alkaline - the two cancel each other out... reducing pain.


Does milk of magnesia have basic properties?

Yes-- Milk of Magnesia is a 10.5 on the pH scale, thus making it a base. (pH of 7 is neutral-- higher is more basic, lower is more acidic)


Is there milk in milk of magnesia?

No, there is no milk in milk of magnesia. Milk of magnesia is a liquid laxative that contains the active ingredient magnesium hydroxide.


When milk of magnesia reacts with the acids in your stomach which type of reaction has taken place?

The reaction between milk of magnesia and the acids in your stomach is a neutralization reaction. The magnesium hydroxide in milk of magnesia reacts with the acidic stomach contents to form magnesium chloride and water, thereby neutralizing the acidity.


What color would methyl orange be in milk of magnesia?

Milk of magnesia is a basic solution. Therefore, methyl orange shows a yellowish orange colour. Further, this indicator shows a red colour in acidic solutions.


Is milk of magnesia acid or magnesia?

magnesia


What percentage of sodium hypochlorite is in milk of magnesia?

Sodium hypochlorite is not in milk of magnesia. Milk of magnesia is magnesium hydroxide and water.


Why do you take Milk of Magnesia for indigestion?

Milk of magnesia, Mg(OH)2 is used to cure indigestion because it is basic and indigestion is acidic.


Is milk of magnesia?

Milk of magnesia can be purchased at a pharmacy or grocery store.