Which of the following represents the salt produced when the base magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH) 2, reacts with strong hydrochloric acid (HCl)?

MgCl2
H2O
H2O and MgCl2
MgCl

Question

Which of the following represents the salt produced when the base magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH) 2, reacts with strong hydrochloric acid (HCl)?
 	
	MgCl2
	H2O
	H2O and MgCl2
	MgCl

superhelp101 · Answer

@Abmon98 ?

abmon98 · Answer

metal hydroxide + acid → a salt + water

superhelp101 · Answer

for this one i think MgCl2 makes sense ??

vincent-lyon.fr · Answer

Correct!

superhelp101 · Answer

thank you both!!

abmon98 · Answer

your welcome @superhelp101 but water is also formed.

superhelp101 · Answer

oh really ? hmm

vincent-lyon.fr · Answer

Yes, but the question states: "Which of the following represents the SALT produced..."

superhelp101 · Answer

oh yeah

vincent-lyon.fr · Answer

It does not state: "Which are the products formed when..."

abmon98 · Answer

oh you are right @Vincent-Lyon.Fr i haven't noticed thanks