- Definition of Ni(NO3)2
Ni(NO3)2, also known as Nickel nitrate, is an inorganic chemical substance containing two types of atoms: Nickel (Ni) and Nitrate (NO3)2-. In a Ni(NO3)2 molecule, there is one Nickel atom and two Nitrate atoms.
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Nickel nitrate
1.1.2 English name: Nickel(II) nitrate
1.2. Atomic mass: 48.69 g/mol for Ni and 62.01 g/mol for NO3-
1.3. Atomic weight: 48.69 g/mol for Ni and 62.01 g/mol for NO3-
1.4 Ion structure: In Ni(NO3)2, Ni has a valence state of +2 and NO3- is a nitrate ion.
- Properties: Ni(NO3)2
2.1 Physical properties of Ni(NO3)2
State: Solid
Color: Blue to green
Odor: Odorless
PH: Neutral
2.2 Chemical properties of Ni(NO3)2: Easily combustible when in contact with organic compounds, reacts strongly with strong oxidants.
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Common chemical equations of Ni(NO3)2
Reaction with metal: Ni(NO3)2 + Cu -> Cu(NO3)2 + Ni
Reaction with acid: Ni(NO3)2 + 2HCl -> NiCl2 + 2HNO3
Nonmetal reaction: Ni(NO3)2 + H2S -> NiS + 2HNO3
Reaction with salts: Ni(NO3)2 + Na2CO3 -> NiCO3 + 2NaNO3 -
Synthesis of Ni(NO3)2
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Ni(NO3)2: Dissolve nickel in concentrated, colorless nitric acid at room temperature to create Ni(NO3)2 and NO2 gas.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Ni(NO3)2: Commercial Ni(NO3)2 is commonly produced from reducing pure nickel in nitric acid.