Manganese (II) Hydroxide

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Manganese (II) Hydroxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula Mn(OH)₂.

About Manganese (II) Hydroxide

Manganese (II) Hydroxide is a base.

Aqueous Manganese (II) Hydroxide is an alkali.

Manganese (II) Hydroxide is held together by ionic bonds.

Manganese (II) Hydroxide has a giant ionic structure.

Manganese (II) Hydroxide reacts with acids to produce a Manganese (II) salt:

Hydrochloric Acid + Manganese (II) Hydroxide → Manganese (II) Chloride + Water

2HCl + Mn(OH)₂ → MnCl₂ + H₂O

Sulphuric Acid + Manganese (II) Hydroxide → Manganese (II) Sulphate + Water

H₂SO₄ + Mn(OH)₂ → MnSO₄ + 2H₂O

Nitric Acid + Manganese (II) Hydroxide → Manganese (II) Nitrate + Water

2HNO₃ + Mn(OH)₂ → Mn(NO₃)₂ + H₂O