Answer to Question #158351 in General Chemistry for India Baker- Campbell

Question

Name a method that could be used to separate magnesium hydroxide from the solution

Answer 1

An electrolytic process is used to obtain metallic magnesium from sea water. In this process, sea water is pumped into large settling tanks where it is mixed with lime (calcium oxide). The lime converts the magnesium ion into insoluble magnesium hydroxide which is separated from the liquid.