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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 | |
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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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