Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
Milk of magnesia is :-...

Milk of magnesia is :-

A

Suspension of `Mg(OH)_(2)` in water

B

Colloid of `Mg(OH)_(2)` in water

C

True solution of `Mg(OH)_(2)` in water

D

Pure `Mg(OH)_(2)`

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
A
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • CHEMISTRY AT A GLANCE

    ALLEN|Exercise ORGANIC CHEMISTRY|483 Videos

  • CHEMISTRY AT A GLANCE

    ALLEN|Exercise ORGANIC CHEMISTRY|483 Videos

  • Chemical Equilibrium

    ALLEN|Exercise All Questions|24 Videos

  • ELECTROCHEMISTRY

    ALLEN|Exercise EXERCISE -05 [B]|38 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Which of the following statement is not correct? (A) KOH is a stronger alkali than NaOH (B) Milk of magnesia is aqueous suspension of Mg(OH)_(2) (C) MgO is a refractory material used for lining electrical furnaces (D) Solubility of KHCO_(3) < NaHCO_(3)

Classify the following as sol, solution and suspension : (i) Milk of magnesia (ii) Coloured gemstones (iii) Aerated drinks (iv) Sand in water

Knowledge Check

  • The 'milk of magnesia' used as an antacid is chemically:

    A
    `Mg(OH)_(2)`
    B
    `MgO`
    C
    `MgCl_(2)`
    D
    `MgO+MgCl_(2)`

  • Payal has to arrange the following in DECREASING order of hydroxide ion concentration. wine (pH 4.0), milk of magnesia (pH 10.5), blood (pH 7.4) Which of the following arrangements is correct?

    A
    wine -`gt` milk of magnesia -`gt` blood
    B
    blood -`gt` milk of magnesia -`gt` wine
    C
    milk of magnesia -`gt` blood -`gt` wine
    D
    wine -`gt` blood -`gt` milk of magnesia

    • Similar Questions

    Explore conceptually related problems

    Here are some results of solutions tested with universal indicator paper: Sulphuric acid: Red Metal polish : Dark blue Washing-up liquid : Yellow Milk of magnesia : Light blue Oven cleaner : Purple Car battery acid : Pink Arrange the solutions in order of their increasing pH values (starting with the one with the lowest pH).

    Match the following pH values 1, 7, 10, 13 to the solutions given below: Milk of magnesia Gastric juices Brine Aqueous Sodium hydroxide Amit and Rita decided to bake a cake and added baking soda to the cake batter. Explain with a balanced reaction, the role of the baking soda. Mention any other use of baking soda.

    Which base is present in milk of magnesia?

    Which base is present in milk of magnesia?

    What is Milk of Magnesia? For what purpose, is it used ?

    HCl is produced in the stomach which can be neutralised by Mg(OH)_2 in the form of milk of magnesia. How much Mg(OH)_2 is required to neutralise one mole of stomach acid?

    Home
    Profile