What is Na2NO3? Important knowledge about Na2NO3.

Definition of Na₂NO₃
Na₂NO₃, also known as Sodium Nitrate, is a naturally occurring chemical, often appearing as a white crystal. This compound consists of two sodium atoms (Na), one nitrogen atom (N), and three oxygen atoms (O), with a total atomic weight of 85. Na₂NO₃ has an ionic structure with two positive sodium ions and one negative nitrate ion.

Properties
2.1 Physical properties of Na₂NO₃
Sodium Nitrate is stable at room temperature, is white, odorless and has a neutral PH when dissolved in water.
2.2 Chemical properties of Na₂NO₃
Na₂NO₃ has the ability to react with many other substances such as metals, acids, salts, and non-metals.

Common chemical equations involving Na₂NO₃
Na₂NO₃ takes part in many different chemical reactions, including reactions with metals, acids, and salts. For example, when reacting with HCl, Na₂NO₃ forms NaCl and HNO₃. When reacting with Cu, Na₂NO₃ forms Cu(NO₃)₂ and Na.

Synthesis of Na₂NO₃
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Na₂NO₃
Na₂NO₃ can be synthesized in the laboratory by reacting sodium hydroxide with nitric acid.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Na₂NO₃
In industry, Na₂NO₃ is usually produced by melting sodium salt at temperatures between 300-350 degrees C in the presence of oxygen gas.