Question

What do the following formula stand for

$\mathrm{Mg}{\left({\mathrm{HCO}}_3\right)}_2$

Answer 1

• The ion for Magnesium is ${\mathrm{Mg}}^{2+}$
• The ion for bicarbonate is ${{\mathrm{HCO}}_3}^{-}$
• Magnesium bicarbonate is an inorganic salt of white solid.
• It consists of magnesium cations and bicarbonate anion.