Question

When magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2, is added to water it...

A.falls to the bottom of the beaker undissolved.
B. reacts with the water to form Mg(OH)4
C. produces an acidic solution.
D. dissociates into Mg+2 and (OH)4

Answer 1

PLS TAKE NOT THE ANSWER IS NOT B
Magnesium hydroxide known as Mg(OH)2 has a low ksp value and is only sparingly soluble. Additionally its WILL NOT further react with water as the mg compound is already stable. Mg is unable to expand octet to form mg(oh)4. The answer should be A. I will remain as a white solid.

Answer 2

Answers:

B

I think it's B . I hope my answer is correct and helped you ✨