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Is Mg(OH)2, Magnesium Hydroxide, an Acid, Base, or Neutral?

One of the simpler acid base theories states that acids donate H+ ions and bases donate OH- ions. Because Mg(OH)2 is only slightly soluble in water it is considered a weak base. This means that only a very small amount of the Mg(OH)2 will dissociate into the Mg 2+ and two OH- ions. The OH- that are formed, called the hydroxide ion, makes Mg(OH)2 a base . Other acid base theories also describe Mg(OH)2 as a base. However it is a weak because most of the Mg(OH)2 remains bonded together. If we tested the pH it would be above 7 meaning that Ba(OH)2 is a base. For something like HCl, an acid, the pH would be below 7. In short, Mg(OH)2, Magnesium hydroxide, it is considered a base but it is a weak base.