Magnesium Oxide
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Magnesium Oxide is a solid (at room temperature) chemical compound with the formula MgO.
About Magnesium Oxide
- Magnesium Oxide is a base.
- Magnesium Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Magnesium salt and water.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Magnesium Oxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula MgO.
About Magnesium Oxide
- Magnesium Oxide is a base.
- Magnesium Oxide is held together by ionic bonds.
- Magnesium Oxide has a giant ionic structure.
- Magnesium Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Magnesium salt and water.
- Hydrochloric Acid + Magnesium Oxide → Magnesium Chloride + Water
- 2HCl + MgO → 2MgCl2 + H2O
- Sulphuric Acid + Magnesium Oxide → Magnesium Sulphate + Water
- H2SO4 + MgO → MgSO4 + H2O
- Nitric Acid + Magnesium Oxide → Magnesium Nitrate + Water
- 2HNO3 + MgO → Mg(NO3)2 + H2O