Magnesium Hydroxide

Mg(OH)₂

IUPAC: Magnesium hydroxide

CAS: 1309-42-8

Ikhtisar

Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) is a weak base commonly used as an antacid and laxative.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 2 1,0080
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Magnesium Mg 1 24,3050

Komposisi Elemental

H
Hydrogen ×2
3,5%
O
Oxygen ×2
54,9%
Mg
Magnesium ×1
41,7%

Kegunaan

  • • Antacid
  • • Laxative
  • • Wastewater treatment
  • • Fire retardant

Fakta Menarik

  • ✦ Milk of magnesia gets its name from its white, milky appearance

Structure

SMILES

[OH-].[OH-].[Mg+2]

Sifat

Jenis
base
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
58,32 g/mol
Kerapatan
2,3400 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
350,0 °C
Kelarutan
0.012 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
57,9905
TPSA
2,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
0,0

Senyawa Terkait

Calcium Hydroxide

Ca(OH)₂

Ammonia

NH₃

Aluminum Hydroxide

Al(OH)₃

Barium Hydroxide

Ba(OH)₂

Potassium Hydroxide

KOH

Sodium Hydroxide

NaOH

Lithium Hydroxide

LiOH

Sodium Hydroxide Solution

NaOH(aq)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnesium Hydroxide?
Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)₂) is a base compound with the IUPAC name Magnesium hydroxide.
What is the molecular weight of Magnesium Hydroxide?
Magnesium Hydroxide has a molar mass of 58.32 g/mol.
What state is Magnesium Hydroxide at room temperature?
Magnesium Hydroxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Magnesium Hydroxide organic or inorganic?
Magnesium Hydroxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Magnesium Hydroxide?
Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Magnesium (Mg).