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Definition of Zn(HCO3)2
Zn(HCO3)2, commonly known as Zinc bicarbonate, is also referred to as Zinc bicarbonate or Bicarbonate zinc in Vietnam. It is a white, odorless solid, insoluble in water, with a molecular weight of 241.47 g/mol. The molecular structure of Zn(HCO3)2 consists of 1 atom of Zn, 2 atoms of H, and 6 atoms of O forming 2 bicarbonate ions HCO3- and 1 zinc ion Zn2+. -
Properties of Zn(HCO3)2
2.1 Physical properties of Zn(HCO3)2
Zn(HCO3)2 is a white, odorless solid, insoluble in water at room temperature, with a pH range of 7-9.
2.2 Chemical properties of Zn(HCO3)2
Zn(HCO3)2 reacts with water to form ZnCO3 precipitate and CO2 gas. -
Common chemical equations for Zn(HCO3)2
Zn(HCO3)2 + 2HCl -> ZnCl2 + 2CO2 + 2H2O.
Zn(HCO3)2 + NaOH -> Zn(OH)2 + Na2CO3.
Zn(HCO3)2 + 2NH4Cl -> ZnCl2 + 2CO2 + 2NH3 + 2H2O.
Zn(HCO3)2 + H2SO4 -> ZnSO4 + 2CO2 + 2H2O.
Zn(HCO3)2 + 2AgNO3 -> Zn(NO3)2 + 2AgClprecipitate. -
Synthesis of Zn(HCO3)2
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Zn(HCO3)2
Zn + 2H2O + CO2 -> Zn(HCO3)2.
ZnCO3 + H2O + CO2 -> Zn(HCO3)2.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Zn(HCO3)2
The industrial synthesis of Zn(HCO3)2 is usually conducted by reducing the oxidizing agent in a zinc solution with CO2 gas.