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Because magnesium oxide is hydroscopic, it possesses the ability to absorb moisture from the atmosphere, forming magnesium hydroxide.<ref> [http://www.ehow.com/facts_5910770_magnesium-oxide.html Magnesium Oxide Facts ] ''eHow''. Web. Accessed on December 27, 2014. Author unknown.</ref> Magnesium oxide consists of a magnesium atom and an oxygen atom joined together by an ionic bond. | Because magnesium oxide is hydroscopic, it possesses the ability to absorb moisture from the atmosphere, forming magnesium hydroxide.<ref> [http://www.ehow.com/facts_5910770_magnesium-oxide.html Magnesium Oxide Facts ] ''eHow''. Web. Accessed on December 27, 2014. Author unknown.</ref> Magnesium oxide consists of a magnesium atom and an oxygen atom joined together by an ionic bond. | ||
<ref> [http://magnesium-oxide.net/magnesium-oxide-overview/ Magnesium Oxide Overview] ''Magnesium Oxide.net''. Web. Accessed on December 30, 2014. Author unknown.</ref> Due to the strong ionic bonds that hold it, this compound has a very low solubility of 0.0086 grams per 100 milliliters of water. Like other metal oxides, magnesium oxide is a base, with a high pH of 10.3.<ref name=rsc/><ref name=livestrong>Hinkson, N.C. [http://www.livestrong.com/article/500557-the-physical-properties-of-magnesium-oxide/ The Physical Properties of Magnesium Oxide] ''Livestrong.com''. Web. Last updated on July 24, 2011.</ref> Magnesium oxide is not a particularly dangerous substance and is noncombustible, although it can irritate the eyes or nose. | <ref> [http://magnesium-oxide.net/magnesium-oxide-overview/ Magnesium Oxide Overview] ''Magnesium Oxide.net''. Web. Accessed on December 30, 2014. Author unknown.</ref> Due to the strong ionic bonds that hold it, this compound has a very low solubility of 0.0086 grams per 100 milliliters of water. Like other metal oxides, magnesium oxide is a base, with a high pH of 10.3.<ref name=rsc/><ref name=livestrong>Hinkson, N.C. [http://www.livestrong.com/article/500557-the-physical-properties-of-magnesium-oxide/ The Physical Properties of Magnesium Oxide] ''Livestrong.com''. Web. Last updated on July 24, 2011.</ref> Magnesium oxide is not a particularly dangerous substance and is noncombustible, although it can irritate the eyes or nose.<ref name=livestrong/> | ||
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