By virtue of its position on the periodic table, how is the element classified. Be as specific as possible. List three ways in which elements have been given their names. Give the symbol and name of an element from each category you list. Magnesium sulfate is the active ingredient in epsom salts.
Magnesium sulfate is a soluble ionic compound.
Explain why it is ionic. List the ions that magnesium sulfate dissociates into when placed in water. It has a formula of C 16 H 14 O 3 . A patient takes two 12.5 mg tablets for pain. Give an example.