Mg(OH)2

[2010premed]

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Is Mg(OH)2 a weak base?

 

[PiBond]

Is Mg(OH)2 a weak base?

i've actually seen it written as a strong base, and yet its low solubility yields some to consider it a weak base. maybe someone will be able to chime in that has a better answer

 

[seraphkz]

So group two hydroxides are weak bases? and only the group one hydroxides are strong bases?

 

[methylethyl88]

Ca(OH)2 Ba(OH)2 and Sr(OH)2 are usually considered strong bases

 

[seraphkz]

Oh i see. Thanks.

 

[ilovemcat]

Is Mg(OH)2 a weak base?

Most textbooks don't consider it a strong base. For the second column metal hydroxides, the notorious strong bases include: Calcium, Strontium, and Barium.