Question

Write and equation for ache of each antacid with hydrochloric acid

magnesium hydroxide
calcium carbonate
aluminum hydroxide

Answer 1

1. Magnesium hydroxide:

Mg(OH)2(s) + 2HCl(aq) → MgCl2(aq) + 2H2O(l)

2. Calcium carbonate:

CaCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) → CaCl2(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)

3. Aluminum hydroxide:

Al(OH)3(s) + 3HCl(aq) → AlCl3(aq) + 3H2O(l)

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