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What is "milk of magnesia" chemically? |
A. | Magnesium carbonate |
B. | Sodium bicarbonate |
C. | Calcium hydroxide |
D. | Magnesium hydroxide |
Answer» D. Magnesium hydroxide | |
Explanation: agnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mg(OH)2. As a suspension in water, it is often called milk of magnesia because of its milk-like appearance. The solid mineral form of magnesium hydroxide is known as brucite. |
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