Magnesium Hydroxide
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Common name: Milk of Magnesia
Chemical Formula: Mg(OH)2
Actual Substance
Physical property: Dry, white powder
Chemical: Oder-less, soluble in dilute acids, density is 2.36g/mL
Medicine
You can get Magnesium Hydroxide as an over the counter medicine.
Medicine
This is another example of Magnesium Hydroxide.
Three Uses of Magnesium Hydroxide
- Helps with stomach aches
- Helps with heart burn
- Helps with indigestion
Facts
- Side effects of this substance: Iching, hives, swelling of the face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing, etc.
- You take it by swallowing it.
- Melting point is 350 degrees celsius