Question

Base your answer on the information below. in liquid water, an equilibrium exists between h2o() molecules, h+(aq) ions, and oh–(aq) ions. a person experiencing acid indigestion after drinking tomato juice can ingest milk of magnesia to reduce the acidity of the stomach contents. tomato juice has a ph value of 4. milk of magnesia, a mixture of magnesium hydroxide and water, has a ph value of 10. identify the negative ion found in milk of magnesia.

Answer 1

Answer:

OH^-

Explanation:

Any substance that is able to neutralize acidity in the stomach is generally known as an antacid. There are various kinds of antacids that are in common use. It should be noted that the stomach is usually slightly acidic.

Milk of magnesia is the substance magnesium hydroxide with chemical formula Mg(OH)2. A solution of milk of magnesia contains Mg^2+ and OH^-.

Hence the negative ion contained in milk of magnesia is the hydroxide ion  OH^-.