What is Mg2MoO4? Important knowledge about Mg2MoO4.

Definition Mg₂MoO₄
Mg₂MoO₄, also known as Magnesium molybdate, is a colorless solid. It consists of two magnesium atoms, one molybdenum atom, and four oxygen atoms, forming a molecule. Its molecular weight is 200.3 g/mol. In the Mg₂MoO₄ molecule, each magnesium atom (Mg) gives one electron to the oxygen atoms to become the Mg₂+ ion, while the molybdenum atom takes two electrons from the oxygen atoms to become the MoO₄₂- ion.

Properties: Mg₂MoO₄
Mg₂MoO₄ is a colorless solid, with no particular smell and is insoluble in water. Its environment has a neutral pH. The chemical properties of Mg₂MoO₄ involve its ability to react with strong acids to form salts and other complex compounds.

Common chemical equations involving Mg₂MoO₄
Reaction with metal: Mg₂MoO₄ does not react with metals.
Reaction with acid: Mg₂MoO₄ + 2HCl -> 2MgCl₂ + H₂MoO₄.
Reaction with non-metal: Mg₂MoO₄ does not react with non-metals.
Reaction with salt: Mg₂MoO₄ does not react with salts.

Preparation of Mg₂MoO₄
The preparation of Mg₂MoO₄ is usually performed in the laboratory, by having magnesium react with molybdic acid. On an industrial scale, Mg₂MoO₄ is produced by heating a mixture of magnesium oxide and molybdenum oxide at high temperatures.