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Mg2SiO3, also known as Magnesium Silicate, is a type of chemical compound belonging to the silicate group. In this formula, there are 2 Magnesium (Mg) atoms, 1 Silicon (Si) atom, and 3 Oxygen (O) atoms. In English, it is called Magnesium Silicate. The molar mass of Mg2SiO3 is 100.39 g/mol. Its molecular structure includes two magnesium ions (Mg^2+), one silicate ion (SiO3^2-) linked together.
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Properties:
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Common reactions: Mg2SiO3 does not react directly with metals. However, it can react with acids, nonmetals like F2, Cl2, Br2, I2 to form other compounds.
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Preparation of Mg2SiO3: