Which of the Following Statements Concerning Magnesium Is False

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning magnesium is false?

• A)Milk of magnesia is composed of a slurry of magnesium hydroxide.
• B)Combustion of magnesium produces an intense white light.
• C)Carbon dioxide may be used to put out magnesium fires.
• D)Magnesium hydroxide is relatively insoluble in water.
• E)Firebricks are a hardened form of magnesium oxide.

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