What is NO3? Important knowledge about NO3

1. Definition of NO₃

NO₃ is the symbol for the nitrate ion. In the context of chemistry, NO₃ is often referred to as the nitrate ion or simply nitrate.

1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Nitrate ion
1.1.2 English name: Nitrate ion
1.2. Atomic mass: Nitrate has an atomic mass of 62 u.
1.3. Molar mass: The molar mass of nitrate is 62 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: Nitrate is a polyatomic ion comprised of one nitrogen atom and three oxygen atoms.
1.4 Ion formation: Nitrate has an ion formation of NO₃-.

2. Properties: NO₃

2.1 Physical properties of NO₃
State: Nitrate ion typically exists in water solutions.
Color: Nitrate ion is transparent and colorless.
Odor: Nitrate ion has no odor.
pH: Nitrate ion does not change the pH of the solution.
2.2 Chemical properties of NO₃: Nitrate ion acts as a strong oxidizer, capable of oxidizing many metals and non-metals.

3. Common chemical equations involving NO₃
   Metal reaction: Mg + 2HNO₃ -> Mg(NO₃)₂ + H₂
   Acid reaction: HNO₃ -> H+ + NO₃-
   Non-metal reaction: Cu + 4HNO₃ -> Cu(NO₃)₂ + 2NO₂ + 2H₂O
   Salt reaction: NaCl + AgNO₃ -> AgCl + NaNO₃

4. Synthesis of NO₃

4.1 Laboratory synthesis of NO₃: NO₃ can be synthesized through the reaction between water and dinitrogen pentoxide.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of NO₃: In industry, NO₃ is typically produced from the reaction between ammonia and oxygen during the production of nitrate fertilizers.