How many moles of Mg(OH)2 are needed to completely neutralize 4.42 mol HNO3? Describe the strength of the acids and bases involved in this reaction.

Answer 1

Mg(OH)2 + 2HNO3 ==> Mg(NO3)2 + 2H2O
From the equation it takes 1/2 mol Mg(OH)2 to neutralize 1 mol HNO3 so it will take 1/2 x 4.42 = ? to neutralize 4.42 mols HNO3.