Question

This equation H2SO4 + Mg(OH)2 > MgSO4 + 2H20 is representative of what type of reaction.

Answer 1

Answer: the reaction given by the question can be classified as a neutralization reaction.

Explanation:

The question requires us to classify the following chemical reaction:

$H_2SO_4+Mg\mleft(OH\mright)_2\rightarrow MgSO_4+2H_2O$

The reaction between sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) to form a salt, magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) and water (H2O) can be compared to the following generic neutralization chemical equation:

$HA+BOH\rightarrow BA+H_2O$

where the acid HA reacts with the base BOH to form a salt, BA, and water.

Also, note that H2SO4 and Mg(OH)2 can be classified as an acid and a base, respectively.

Therefore, the reaction given by the question can be classified as a neutralization reaction.