Balance the following chemical equation: {eq}Mg(OH)_2(s) + HCl(aq) \to MgCl_2(aq) + HOH(g) {/eq}
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Balance the following chemical equation: {eq}Mg(OH)_2(s) + HCl(aq) \to MgCl_2(aq) + HOH(g) {/eq}
Neutralization Reactions:
A neutralization reaction involves the reaction of an acid and a base. In the reaction one hydrogen ion combines with one hydroxide ion to form water. The other product of the reaction is a salt.
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{eq}Mg(OH)_2 + HCl \rightarrow MgCl_2 + HOH {/eq}
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