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What is a use for magnesium hydroxide?

as a fertiliser to optimise plant growth

as a contrast agent for medical imaging

as an antacid to treat indigestion

as a precursor for the manufacture of cement

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Which group 2 hydroxide is used in agriculture to neutralise acidic soils?

magnesium hydroxide

calcium hydroxide

strontium hydroxide

barium hydroxide

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Which group 2 oxide will produce a solution with a higher pH when added to water - MgO or CaO?

CaO

MgO

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What is the product formed when calcium oxide reacts with water?

CaOH

Ca(OH)2

H2

CaH2

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Give two examples of how group 2 compounds are used.

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