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Reaction of Acids with Metal Carbonate

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When water is added to magnesium oxide ,magnesium hydroxide is produced which is also present in lime water .So, is it correct that the magnesium hydroxide present in lime water and the magnesium hydroxide formed from magnesium oxide and water are one and the same?

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When magnesium oxide is dissolved in water, magnesium hydroxide is formed. So, the reaction between magnesium oxide and water is a chemical change, as a new substance(magnesium hydroxide) is formed.

MgO+H2O→Mg(OH)2
Chemical formula for lime water :
Ca(OH)2

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