Magnesium Citrate: Synthesis of a Pharmaceutical Compound at Time of Use
David Cash | Fri, 08/29/2025 - 10:28
This post offers a case study of magnesium citrate used as a pharmaceutical. How does adding a dry white powder to water form aqueous magnesium citrate? To understand what occurs requires students to name chemical compounds, balance chemical equations, calculate theoretical yields, limiting and excess reagents, and use elemental percentage composition. A student question set is available as a resource.
