- Definition of Ca(NO3)2
Ca(NO3)2, also known as calcium nitrate, is a colorless solid often found in the form of a fine powder. It is a salt of calcium and nitric acid, composed of one atom of calcium, two atoms of nitrogen, and six atoms of oxygen. The total atomic mass of Ca(NO3)2 is 164.086 g/mol. This molecule comprises the calcium ion Ca2+ and two nitrate ions NO3-.
- Properties of Ca(NO3)2
2.1 Physical properties of Ca(NO3)2
Ca(NO3)2 is a colorless, odorless solid with a neutral pH, meaning it is neither acidic nor basic. It dissolves easily in water and also in ethanol, creating a colorless solution.
2.2 Chemical properties of Ca(NO3)2
Ca(NO3)2 readily reacts with other substances. When heated, it decomposes into calcium oxide, dinitrogen monoxide, and dinitrogen oxide. It can also form other salts when reacting with strong acids.
- Common chemical equations involving Ca(NO3)2
Ca(NO3)2 can react with metals such as Na, K to form the nitrate salt of that metal and calcium. It can also react with acids such as HCl, H2SO4 to create calcium chloride or calcium sulfate. Additionally, Ca(NO3)2 can react with nonmetals such as S, P to form the nitrate salt of that nonmetal and calcium.
- Synthesis of Ca(NO3)2
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Ca(NO3)2
Ca(NO3)2 is typically produced by reacting calcium with nitric acid.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Ca(NO3)2
On an industrial scale, Ca(NO3)2 is typically produced by reacting calcium carbonate with nitric acid.