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2 NH4Cl +Mg(OH)2 -> 2 NH4OH + MgCl2

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Difference between magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide?

Magnesium oxide is formed by burning magnesium in the presence of oxygen, while magnesium hydroxide is formed by reacting magnesium oxide with water. Magnesium oxide is more commonly used as a supplement for magnesium deficiency, while magnesium hydroxide is often used as an antacid or laxative due to its ability to neutralize stomach acid and promote bowel movements.


Can sodium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide treat acidic soil?

magnesium hydroxide could both increase pH and introduce mg into soil. Our company has sold granular magnesium hydroxide fertilizer for years. If you have interests, pls contact me for more information. shiqiang.wu2010@gmail.com


Why is milk of magnesia a base?

Milk of magnesia is a solution of magnesium hydroxide (a white powder) in water. It is a base because when the powder is introduced into water, it partially dissociates (breaks up) into magnesium (Mg2+) and hydroxide (OH-) ions. Pure water contains an equal number of OH- ions and another ion called hydronium ions (H3O+). Because the milk of magnesia adds OH- ions to the water, there are now more OH- ions than H3O+ ions. This means you have a base. On the opposite end, if there are more H3O+ ions than OH- ions, which happens when you add vinegar or lemon juice to water, you have an acid. Hope that makes sense!


Is milk magnesia a homogeneous mixture?

Yes, milk of magnesia, also known as magnesium hydroxide, is a homogeneous mixture. It is a suspension of fine particles of magnesium hydroxide in water, in which the particles are evenly distributed throughout the liquid to create a uniform composition.


Why isn't magnesium hydroxide used as an antacid opposed to calcium hydroxide?

Magnesium, although having the same valence electron configuration as calcium, is toxic to humans at lower levels. Humans can handle having more ionic calcium in their system than they can ionic magnesium, so calcium salts are more commonly used as antacids. However, I don't believe calcium hydroxide is what is used as an antacid in humans - hydroxides are strong bases and I would think this would be very caustic and could cause chemical burns to the digestive tract. I believe the actual antacide is calcium carbonate. However, the above paragraph about why magnesium versus calcium is still true for a carbonate salt.

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Is magnesium hydroxide more soluble in an acidic solution or pure water?

Magnesium hydroxide is less soluble in acidic solutions compared to pure water. In an acidic solution, magnesium hydroxide can form a solid precipitate due to the neutralization reaction with the acid.


What are different kinds of alkali?

There are sodium hydroxide, strontium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide and more.


Difference between magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide?

Magnesium oxide is formed by burning magnesium in the presence of oxygen, while magnesium hydroxide is formed by reacting magnesium oxide with water. Magnesium oxide is more commonly used as a supplement for magnesium deficiency, while magnesium hydroxide is often used as an antacid or laxative due to its ability to neutralize stomach acid and promote bowel movements.


What is the difference between calcium hydroxide and Magnesium hydroxide?

Calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide are both metal hydroxides used in various applications. However, calcium hydroxide is more commonly known as slaked lime and is used in construction, agriculture, and food industry while magnesium hydroxide is primarily used as an antacid to treat indigestion and heartburn. Additionally, magnesium hydroxide is a white solid whereas calcium hydroxide is a white powder.


Is iron or magnesium more reactive?

Magnesium is more reactive than iron. Magnesium reacts more readily with oxygen and water to form compounds like magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide compared to iron.


Is iron more reactive than magnesium?

In a short answer No. But I can't really explain why.


Reaction of antacids?

It can contain one or more of several substances: Magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate.


Can sodium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide treat acidic soil?

magnesium hydroxide could both increase pH and introduce mg into soil. Our company has sold granular magnesium hydroxide fertilizer for years. If you have interests, pls contact me for more information. shiqiang.wu2010@gmail.com


Why does barium hydroxide dissolve in water while magnesium hydroxide does not?

One factor is that barium is a much larger atom and ion than magnesium. So the bond between barium and the hydroxide anion is much weaker, making it easier for the two ions to be pulled apart in water solution.


Is uranium more reactive than magnesium explain?

Uranium is not more reactive than magnesium. Magnesium is more reactive than uranium. Magnesium reacts with water to form magnesium hydroxide and hydrogen gas, while uranium is relatively stable and does not react as readily with water.


Why is milk of magnesia a base?

Milk of magnesia is a solution of magnesium hydroxide (a white powder) in water. It is a base because when the powder is introduced into water, it partially dissociates (breaks up) into magnesium (Mg2+) and hydroxide (OH-) ions. Pure water contains an equal number of OH- ions and another ion called hydronium ions (H3O+). Because the milk of magnesia adds OH- ions to the water, there are now more OH- ions than H3O+ ions. This means you have a base. On the opposite end, if there are more H3O+ ions than OH- ions, which happens when you add vinegar or lemon juice to water, you have an acid. Hope that makes sense!


What happens when you scrape a magnesium ribbon strips?

to remove impurities so that it can be more reactive