• May 24, 2026 formula for magnesium ethanoate a simple acid-base reaction involving magnesium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, or magnesium metal and acetic acid: React magnesium oxide or magnesium carbonate with acetic acid: MgO + 2 CH₃COOH → Mg(CH₃COO)₂ + H₂O Alternatively, direct reaction with magnesium metal: Mg + 2 CH₃CO By Cathy Sawayn
