The ionic compound magnesium hydroxide, which is found in the over-the-counter consumer product Milk of Magnesia™, has the formula Mg(OH)2. Magnesium hydroxide dissolves in water according to the following equation: Mg(OH)2(s) ←→ Mg2+(aq) + 2OH–(aq) Write the solubility product expression for magnesium hydroxide

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The ionic compound magnesium hydroxide, which is found in the over-the-counter consumer product Milk of Magnesia™,
has the formula Mg(OH)2. Magnesium hydroxide dissolves in water according to the following equation:
Mg(OH)2(s) ←→ Mg2+(aq) + 2OH–(aq)
Write the solubility product expression for magnesium hydroxide

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Magnesium hydroxide dissolves in water

So,  equation =>

Mg(OH)2(s) ←→   Mg2+(aq) + 2OH–(aq)

 

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