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Definition of Na2HPO3
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Sodium phosphite
1.1.2 English name: Sodium phosphite
1.2 Atomic Composition: Consists of 2 Sodium atoms, 1 Phosphorus atom and 3 Oxygen atoms.
1.3 Atomic mass: The total mass of all atoms in a Na2HPO3 molecule is 133.953 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: The Na2HPO3 molecule consists of 2 sodium ions (Na+), 1 phosphite ion (HPO3^2-).
1.4 Ion structure: Sodium Ion Na+ and Phosphite Ion HPO3^2-. -
Properties: Na2HPO3
2.1 Physical properties of Na2HPO3:
State: Fine powdered solid
Color: White
Smell: No special smell
pH level: Neutral
2.2 Chemical properties of Na2HPO3: Easily soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol. -
Common chemical equations for Na2HPO3: Na2HPO3 is mainly used in chemical reactions as a reducing agent to remove oxidation.
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Preparation of Na2HPO3
4.1 Laboratory preparation of Na2HPO3: Na2HPO3 is usually prepared by reacting sodium bicarbonate with phosphoric acid.
4.2 Industrial preparation of Na2HPO3: In industry, Na2HPO3 is typically produced by reacting sodium hydroxide with phosphoric acid.