Magnesium and Acetate Compounds

The video tutorial explains how to write the formula for magnesium acetate. It begins by identifying magnesium on the periodic table and its ionic charge. The acetate ion is introduced, with its chemical formula and variations. The tutorial then demonstrates how to balance the ionic charges to form magnesium acetate, explaining the reasoning behind the placement of magnesium in the formula. The video concludes with a summary of the process and a thank you from Dr. B.

What is the ionic charge of magnesium?

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• 3+

• 2+

• 1+

Which of the following is a correct representation of the acetate ion?

• CH3COO-

• C2H3O2-

• CH3CO-

• C2H4O2-

How is the acetate ion sometimes alternatively written?

• C2H32-

• C2H4O2-

• C2H3O-

• C2H3O2-

What type of compound is formed when magnesium and acetate combine?

• Molecular

• Ionic

• Covalent

• Metallic

How do you balance the charges in magnesium acetate?

• Change the charge of magnesium

• Add more acetate ions

• Add more magnesium

• Use parentheses and a subscript

What is the net charge of magnesium acetate when balanced?

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• 1-

• 2+

• 1+

Why might magnesium be written after the acetate ions in some formulas?

• It is a convention

• It is less reactive

• It is more reactive

• It replaces hydrogen in acetic acid

What happens to the hydrogen in acetic acid during the reaction?

• It forms hydrogen gas

• It remains unchanged

• It forms water

• It is replaced by magnesium

Which of the following statements is true about magnesium acetate?

• It is a covalent compound

• It is formed by balancing charges

• It has a net charge of 1+

• It is a metallic compound