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Definition of Hg2(NO3)2
1.1 Name: Hg2(NO3)2 is mercury(II) nitrate, a salt of nitric acid and mercury.
1.2 English name: Mercury(II) nitrate.
1.3 Atomic mass: The atomic mass of Hg2(NO3)2 is 561.71 g/mol.
1.4 Ion structure: Hg2(NO3)2 consists of 1 mercury(II) ion (Hg2+) and 2 nitrate ions (NO3-). -
Properties of Hg2(NO3)2
2.1 Physical properties: Hg2(NO3)2 is a white, odourless solid, soluble in water and ethanol. It conducts electricity, is not toxic but can be harmful to the body if exposed excessively.
2.2 Chemical properties: Hg2(NO3)2 reacts with ammonia to form an amide derivative, and with hydroxylamine to form nitroxyl. -
Chemical equation: Hg2(NO3)2 participates in various chemical reactions. Reacting with sulfuric acid to produce mercury nitrate and nitric acid, reacting with sodium hydroxide to produce sodium nitrate and mercury hydroxide.
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Synthesis of Hg2(NO3)2
4.1 Laboratory synthesis: Add dilute nitric acid to mercury, then filter the precipitate and dry it.
4.2 Industrial synthesis: In industry, mercury(II) nitrate is synthesized by reacting mercury with concentrated nitric acid.