But, the prefix deoxy means that this particular form of ribose has lost one of its oxygen molecules, making it deoxyribose. Deoxyribose is missing an oxygen where the red star is located. Unlock Content
Magnesium sulfate is highly soluble in water. The anhydrous form is strongly hygroscopic, and can be used as a desiccant. It is the primary substance that causes the absorption of sound in seawater (acoustic energy is converted to thermal energy).
Sorted by type of magnesium salt, other therapeutic applications include: 1  Magnesium sulfate, as the heptahydrate called Epsom salts, is used as bath salts, a laxative, and a highly soluble fertilizer. 2  Magnesium hydroxide, suspended in water, is used in milk of magnesia antacids and laxatives.