Question

Explain the formation of Magnesium Hydroxide using appropriate, balanced chemical
equations only.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Mg(OH)2 → MgO + H2O.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The equation is Mg(OH)₂ (s) Mg2+ (aq) + 2OH(aq).

Explanation:

Mg(OH)2 is a strong base.

Mg is a Group 2 Metal, so it form Mg²+ ions. Each ion pairs up with two OH ions to form the neutral compound, Mg(OH)2.

Magnesium hydroxide is "insoluble", so only a small amount it goes into solution. But every bit that goes into solution dissociates into Mg²+ ions and OH ions. 2+

There is a dynamic equilibrium between the solid compound and the ions in solution.

Mg(OH)₂ (s) Mg²+ (aq) + 2OH(aq)

2+ The Mg²+ ions and the OH ions are leaving the surface of the solid at the same rate as they return from the solution to the surface of the solid.