- Definition of Mg(NO3)2
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Mg(NO3)2 is commonly referred to as Magnesium nitrate.
1.1.2 English name: Mg(NO3)2 is commonly referred to as Magnesium nitrate.
1.2 Molecular weight: Mg(NO3)2 consists of magnesium, nitrogen, and oxygen atoms.
1.3 Atomic mass: Mg(NO3)2 has a molecular weight of 148.32 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: The Mg(NO3)2 molecule consists of one magnesium atom, two nitrogen atoms, and six oxygen atoms.
1.4 Ion configuration: Mg(NO3)2 forms a Mg2+ ion and two NO3- ions when dissolved in water.
- Properties of Mg(NO3)2
2.1 Physical properties: Mg(NO3)2 is a solid, white or colorless, odorless, and has a neutral pH when dissolved in water.
2.2 Chemical properties: Mg(NO3)2 has the ability to react with metals, acids, non-metals, and salts. When heated, it forms nitrogen, oxygen, and magnesium oxide.
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Common chemical equations involving Mg(NO3)2
3.1 Metal reaction: Mg(NO3)2 does not usually participate in reactions with metals. -
Preparation of Mg(NO3)2
4.1 Laboratory preparation of Mg(NO3)2: The preparation of Mg(NO3)2 in the laboratory is usually done by reacting nitric acid (HNO3) with magnesium (Mg).
4.2 Industrial preparation of Mg(NO3)2: In industry, Mg(NO3)2 is typically produced from the process of reacting nitric acid with magnesium oxide or magnesium carbonate.