Question

How would you complete and balance the acid base neutralizations reaction: `H_SO_4 + Mg(OH)_2 ->`?

Answer 1

`H_2SO_4(aq) + Mg(OH)_2(aq) rarr MgSO_4(aq) + 2H_2O(l)`

Explanation:

`"Well, does garbage in equal garbage out?"`

The net ionic equation is simply the acid-base reaction:

`H_3O^+ + ""^(-)OH rarr 2H_2O(l)`

The sulfate and magnesium ions are simply along for the ride.