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Definition of Zn(NO3)2
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Zinc nitrate.
1.1.2 English name: Zinc nitrate.
1.2 Atomic structure: Zn(NO3)2 consists of 1 Zn atom, 2 N atoms and 6 O atoms.
1.3 Atomic weight: 189.3898 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: Each Zn atom is linked to two NO3 groups. In which, each NO3 group consists of one N atom linked to three O atoms.
1.4 Ion structure: Zn(NO3)2 forms Zn2+ ion and two NO3− ions when dissolved in water. -
Properties: Zn(NO3)2
2.1 Physical properties of Zn(NO3)2
State: Crystalline solid
Color: White
Smell: Odorless
PH level: Undetermined
2.2 Chemical properties of Zn(NO3)2: When heated, Zn(NO3)2 decomposes to produce ZnO, NO2 and O2. It can also react with alkalis to produce zinc hydroxide and alkali nitrate. -
Common chemical equations for Zn(NO3)2
Metal reaction: Zn + 2HNO3 -> Zn(NO3)2 + H2
Acid reaction: Zn + 2HNO3 -> Zn(NO3)2 + H2
Non-metal reaction: Zn(NO3)2 + S -> ZnS + N2O5
Reaction with salt: Zn(NO3)2 + 2NaCl -> ZnCl2 + 2NaNO3 -
Synthesis of Zn(NO3)2
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Zn(NO3)2: Zn(NO3)2 can be synthesized by reacting Zn with HNO3.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Zn(NO3)2: In industry, Zn(NO3)2 is often produced by treating zinc in nitric acid.