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Offline global

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How would you solve this equation?
« on: December 07, 2009, 03:38:27 PM »
I'm not a student, but I am a total noob, so I don't know if I have provided enough information to solve this equation:

MgO + NaHSO4 + 5H2O-->

The first ingredient is magnesium oxide, and the second is sodium bisulfate - but I suspect you knew that. : ) The reaction occurs at room temperature, and the water is just enough to make it a thick paste.

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Re: How would you solve this equation?
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2009, 11:40:32 AM »
HSO4=H+ + SO4 2-
MgO+2H+=Mg2++H2O
If water is just enough, then Mg2 + SO4 2- = MgSO4
MgO is basic oxide which can react with H+.

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