Mg(OH)2 + FeCl2 ¨Fe(OH)2 +MgCl2 how can balance this equation don't understand

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Mg(OH)2 + FeCl2 ¨Fe(OH)2 +MgCl2  how can balance this equation don't understand

DrBob222 · Answer

Mg(OH)2 + FeCl2 ==> Fe(OH)2 +MgCl2 This is a trial and error but it can be done easily this way. Look at the Mg. Mg is OK. Fe is OK. Cl is ok. H and O are ok. What do you know? It's balanced as is.

jessica · Answer

the equation is already balanced

Mg(OH)2 + FeCl2 �¨Fe(OH)2 +MgCl2 how can balance this equation don't understand