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Reaction of metal in a NaCl solution
« on: December 16, 2005, 11:58:08 PM »
what are the chemical reactions that turn Mg solid + NaCl 1 mol /L solution into firstly MgO (Magnesium Oxide) then forms a precipitate [Mg(OH)2] or any other transition metals instead or Mg

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Re:Reaction of metal in a NaCl solution
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2005, 08:28:08 AM »
Magnesium reacts with steam to produce MgO.

In excess steam, Mg(OH)2 is produced.
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