Identify the negative ion found in milk of magnesia h - (aq) oh (aq) oh - (aq) h3o-

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Identify the negative ion found in milk of magnesia h - (aq) oh (aq) oh - (aq) h3o-

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Brendon Newman · Answer 1

Milk of Magnesia is an antacid suspension containing 7% to 8.5% Magnesium Hydroxide [Mg (OH) ₂]. Magnesium Hydroxide normally ionizes as follow,

Mg (OH) ₂ → Mg²⁺ + 2 OH⁻

Result:

So, the negative Ion found in Milk of Magnesia is Hydroxyl Ion (OH⁻).