(a) Explain why Mg(OH)2 precipitates when CO32- ion isadded to a solution containing Mg2+. (b) Will Mg(OH)2precipitate when 4.0 g of Na2CO3 is added to 1.00 L of asolution containing 125 ppm of Mg2+?

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(a) Explain why Mg(OH)2 precipitates when CO32- ion is
added to a solution containing Mg2+. (b) Will Mg(OH)2
precipitate when 4.0 g of Na2CO3 is added to 1.00 L of a
solution containing 125 ppm of Mg2+?

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