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  • Writing Chemical Word Equations: Magnesium Hydroxide & Hydrochloric Acid Reaction
    Here's how to write the chemical word equation for the reaction:

    Diluted hydrochloric acid + Solid magnesium hydroxide → Water + Soluble magnesium chloride

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Diluted hydrochloric acid: This is the acid, which is a solution of hydrogen chloride (HCl) in water.

    * Solid magnesium hydroxide: This is the base, a solid compound with the formula Mg(OH)₂.

    * Water: This is a product of the reaction, formed by the combination of hydrogen ions from the acid and hydroxide ions from the base.

    * Soluble magnesium chloride: This is the salt formed, a soluble compound with the formula MgCl₂.

    This reaction is a classic example of an acid-base neutralization reaction.

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