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Definition of CuNO3
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Copper (II) nitrate
1.1.2 English name: Copper (II) nitrate
1.2 Atomic structure: CuNO3 contains 1 copper atom, 1 nitrogen atom and 3 oxygen atoms.
1.3 Atomic mass: According to the periodic table, the atomic mass of copper is 63.546, nitrogen is 14.007 and oxygen is 15.999. Therefore, the mass of CuNO3 is 63.546 + 14.007 + (3*15.999) = 187.55 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: CuNO3 is an ionic molecule with copper ion Cu2+ and nitrate ion NO3-.
1.4 Ion structure: CuNO3 forms copper ion Cu2+ and nitrate ion NO3-. -
Properties of CuNO3
2.1 Physical properties: CuNO3 exists in the form of blue-green crystals, odorless and with a neutral pH.
2.2 Chemical properties: CuNO3 can react with other metals, acids and non-metals. -
Common chemical equations
Due to its special properties, CuNO3 participates in many chemical reactions. -
Preparation of CuNO3
4.1 Laboratory synthesis: CuNO3 is usually synthesized by reacting copper with nitric acid.
4.2 Industrial synthesis: In the industry, CuNO3 is usually produced by reacting copper with nitric acid under high pressure and high temperature.