- Definition of Mg2N2:
Mg2N2, also known as Magnesium Nitride, is a chemical compound consisting of two elements, Magnesium (Mg) and Nitrogen (N). In English, this compound is referred to as Magnesium Nitride. Each Mg2N2 molecule contains two Magnesium atoms and two Nitrogen atoms. The atomic mass of Mg2N2 is the sum of the atomic masses of Magnesium and Nitrogen. Specifically, the ion structure of Mg2N2 consists of Mg2+ and N3-.
- Properties of Mg2N2:
2.1 Physical properties: Mg2N2 is a solid, its natural color is white and it does not have a distinctive smell.
2.2 Chemical properties: Mg2N2 reacts with water to produce Hydrogen and Magnesium Hydroxide. This compound also has the ability to react with other metals and non-metals, but the reactions are not as vigorous as with water.
- Common chemical equations:
Mg2N2 + 6H2O -> 2Mg(OH)2 + 2NH3
This reaction shows that Mg2N2 can react with water to produce Magnesium Hydroxide and Ammonia.
- Preparation of Mg2N2:
Mg2N2 is not produced on an industrial scale because it does not have many applications in industry. In the laboratory, one can prepare Mg2N2 by burning Magnesium in air containing Nitrogen. The chemical equation of this process can be written as follows: