Magnesium Hydroxide and Hydrochloric Acid (Milk of Magnesia)

Mg(OH)2 + 2HCl → MgCl2 + 2H2O

Ikhtisar

Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) neutralizes hydrochloric acid to form magnesium chloride and water. As a sparingly soluble base, magnesium hydroxide provides sustained acid neutralization without causing rebound acidity. It works gradually as the solid slowly dissolves and reacts.

Peserta

Peran Zat Koefisien Keadaan
Reaktan Magnesium Hydroxide Mg(OH)₂ 1 (s)
Reaktan Hydrochloric Acid HCl 2 (aq)
Produk Water H₂O 2 (l)

Contoh Sehari-hari

Milk of magnesia is a common over-the-counter antacid and laxative, its white milky appearance coming from suspended magnesium hydroxide particles.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

Magnesium hydroxide is used as an antacid, fire retardant in plastics, and in wastewater treatment for heavy metal precipitation and pH adjustment.

Sifat

Jenis
Acid-Base
Dapat Dibalik
Tidak
Energi
Eksoterm
ΔH
-108,0 kJ/mol

Reaksi Terkait

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Magnesium Hydroxide and Hydrochloric Acid (Milk of Magnesia)?
The balanced equation is: Mg(OH)₂ + 2HCl → MgCl₂ + 2H₂O.
What type of reaction is Magnesium Hydroxide and Hydrochloric Acid (Milk of Magnesia)?
Magnesium Hydroxide and Hydrochloric Acid (Milk of Magnesia) is a acid-base reaction.
Is Magnesium Hydroxide and Hydrochloric Acid (Milk of Magnesia) exothermic or endothermic?
Magnesium Hydroxide and Hydrochloric Acid (Milk of Magnesia) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -108.0 kJ/mol.