Question

Write the net ionic equation for the reaction of MgCl2 and LiOH in water?

Answer 1

MgCl₂(aq) + 2LiOH(aq) = Mg(OH)₂(s) + 2LiCl(aq)

Mg²⁺ + 2Cl⁻ + 2Li⁺ + 2OH⁻ = Mg(OH)₂ + 2Li⁺ + 2Cl⁻

Mg²⁺ + 2OH⁻ = Mg(OH)₂         the net ionic equation