Ask a New Question

Why can't milk of magnesia (Mg(OH)2), act as a buffer?

1 answer

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.

Similar Questions

Knowing that the milk of magnesia contains 8 g% of Mg (OH)2, using 1 g of milk of magnesia and added 50 mL of 0.100 M HCl,
1. 1 answer
Knowing that the milk of magnesia contains 8 g% of Mg (OH)2, using 1 g of milk of magnesia and added 50 mL of 0.100 M HCl,
1. 3 answers
Knowing the milk of magnesia contains 8 g% of Mg (OH) 2, we used 1 g milk of magnesia and added 50 mL of 0.100 M HCl, determine
1. 1 answer
Which of the following correctly lists the substances from highest to lowest pH?A. lemon juice, distilled water, milk of
1. 1 answer

more similar questions