4.5.2.2.5 - Mg(OH)₂ (Magnesium Hydroxide)
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Practice Questions
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What ions make up the formula Mg(OH)₂?
💡 Hint: Recall the charge and number of each type of ion.
What does the '2' in the formula Mg(OH)₂ represent?
💡 Hint: Focus on the number of ions indicated by the subscripts.
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What are the components of magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)₂)?
💡 Hint: Recall the formula and what each part indicates.
True or False: Mg(OH)₂ is a covalent compound.
💡 Hint: Consider how the ions are formed in this compound.
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If you dissolve 0.05 moles of Mg(OH)₂ in water, how many moles of hydroxide ions are produced?
💡 Hint: Multiply the moles of Mg(OH)₂ by 2 to find moles of OH⁻.
Explain how magnesium hydroxide can be used as an antacid and how its ionic nature contributes to its effectiveness.
💡 Hint: Relate the antacid behavior to ion interactions.
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