Milk of Magnesia is a heterogeneous mixture of magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)₂, and water. The label on the bottle says that one should "Shake Well Before Using." Milk of Magnesia would be classified as a ___.

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Milk of Magnesia is a suspension because it is a heterogeneous mixture containing solid particles that are large enough to settle out and therefore must be shaken before use.

Milk of Magnesia Is a Heterogeneous Mixture of Magnesium Hydroxide