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Detailed information about the equation 4HNO3 + Zn(OH)2 -> 2NO2 + 2H2O + Zn(NO3)2
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Reaction conditions
- The reaction conditions are at room temperature and standard pressure.
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Reaction process
- The reaction process takes place when nitric acid reacts with zinc hydroxide, producing nitrogen dioxide, water, and zinc nitrate.
- During this process, zinc hydroxide is oxidized to zinc nitrate, while nitric acid is reduced to nitrogen dioxide.
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Phenomena occurring
- When the reaction occurs, the main product is zinc nitrate, a white solid that is soluble in water, and nitrogen dioxide, a brown gas.
- If the reaction is carried out in a sealed container, you will see the brown color of nitrogen dioxide appear.
- If the reaction is carried out in the open air, nitrogen dioxide will escape from the system in the form of gas and water will dissolve zinc nitrate.
- This reaction also releases heat, so the temperature of the system will increase.