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If a solution of magnesium sulphate(VI) is added to a solution of sodium hydroxide a white precipitate is formed along with a soluble salt.
Give the formulae of the reactants?
Name the products?
Give the formulae of these two products?
Write a balanced equation for the reaction?
What will be the state symbols for each product?
What is the ionic formula for magnesium sulphate(VI)?

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8 Years agoGrade 10
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Profile image of Arun
6 Years ago
A few drops of dilute sodium hydroxide solution react to form a white precipitate with aluminium ions, calcium ions and magnesium ions. However, if excess sodium hydroxide solution is added: ... the magnesium hydroxide solution is unchanged