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Can an aqueous solution of Magnesium Chloride, MgCl2(aq), be prepared from the hydrated salt — Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate?

April 26, 2017AQ aqueous chloride hexahydrate hydrated Magnesium mgcl2 prepared Salt solution

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Can an aqueous solution of Magnesium Chloride, MgCl2(aq), be prepared from the hydrated salt — Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate?

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Yes, the hexahydrate can be dissolved in water to form MgCl2(aq). The Molar Mass of the hexahydrate, 203.31 g/mol, must be used to calculate the amount of solid required.