is it Mg(OH)2
2006-10-11 04:17:19 · 6 answers · asked by ghettoco 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2, otherwise known as milk of magnesia, is commonly used as an antacid or a laxative. The mineral form of magnesium hydroxide is known as brucite. Magnesium hydroxide interferes with the absorption of folic acid and iron. The diarrhea caused by magnesium hydroxide carries away much of the body's supply of potassium, and failure to take extra potassium will lead to muscle cramps.
It has very low solubility in water, and has a Ksp value of 1.5e-11.
It is a weak base.
2006-10-11 04:23:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Mg(OH)2 is the FORMULA for magnesium hydroxide. The WORD EQUATION sounds like you are leaving out part of the question. Is there some type of reaction it is undergoing? A reaction (not a compound) would be more in line with your usage of term WORD EQUATION.
2006-10-11 04:25:48 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a. magnesium hydroxide + sulphric acid => magnesium sulphate + water b. Calcium carbonate + hydrochloride acid => calcium chloride + carbon dioxide + water c.Lead + nitric acid =>lead nitrate + water wish this enables x
2016-12-26 16:08:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
magnesium hydroxide
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A white powder, Mg(OH)2, used as an antacid and a laxative.
2006-10-11 04:22:00 · answer #4 · answered by Basement Bob 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mg (OH)2
2006-10-11 04:37:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is
2006-10-11 04:19:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋