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Why can't milk of magnesia (Mg(OH)2), act as a buffer?
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DrBob222
It is not a weak base. A buffer consists of
A. a weak acid and its salt OR
B. a weak base and its salt.
Mg(OH)2 does not meet either criteria. It is not a weak base and there is no salt.
A. a weak acid and its salt OR
B. a weak base and its salt.
Mg(OH)2 does not meet either criteria. It is not a weak base and there is no salt.
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