Question

what is the difference between magnesium and magnesium hydroxide?

Answer 1

magnesium is a metal while magnesium hydroxide is a base

Answer 2

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Magnesium and magnesium oxide, although closely related, are very different from each other.

☯️Magnesium is a base substance while magnesium oxide is a substance derived from magnesium. The latter is also one of the magnesium compounds and salts.

☯️Magnesium is an element with a specific atomic number (12) and symbol (Mg). As an element, it is classified as a metal and retains all the properties of metallic elements. It is durable and malleable and cannot be broken down since it is already comprised of atoms. On the other hand, magnesium oxide is a compound derived when magnesium combines with oxygen. It has its own chemical formula (MgO) which is formed due to an ionic bond. However, this bond can be broken by chemical decomposition. Magnesium oxide is ceramic and is prone to breakage.

☯️Magnesium as a metal is a conductor while magnesium oxide plays a reverse role as an insulator.

☯️Magnesium is an important element that plays an important role in body processes and reactions. For this reason, it is necessary to have enough magnesium present in the body. For a magnesium deficiency, magnesium oxide can be taken as a supplement.

☯️Both magnesium and magnesium oxide exist as natural substances, and they are used in a variety of medical and industrial applications.
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