Starting from solid magnesium oxide, describe how a solid sample of magnesium hydroxide can be prepared

      

a) Starting from solid magnesium oxide, describe how a solid sample of magnesium hydroxide can be prepared.
b) Give one use of magnesium hydroxide.

  

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John
a) To magnesium oxide (MgO) add excess hydrochloric acid (HCl) or sulphuric acid (H2SO4). Add sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution or potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution to the mixture. Filter and dry the residue

b) Anti-acid (treatment of acid indigestion)
johnmulu answered the question on February 13, 2017 at 13:43


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