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This chemical equation describes the process of nitrogen reduction from the compound Zn3N2 using water, which results in the production of zinc hydroxide Zn(OH)2 and ammonia NH3.
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Reaction conditions:
The reaction occurs at room temperature and requires light to stimulate the reaction process. -
Reaction process:
- Firstly, Zn3N2 reacts with water to form Zn(OH)2 and NH3.
- Zn3N2 + 6H2O -> 3Zn(OH)2 + 2NH3
- Zn3N2 is a nitrogenous compound of zinc. When it comes into contact with water, it undergoes nitrogen reduction to form zinc hydroxide (Zn(OH)2) and ammonia (NH3).
- The resulting zinc hydroxide can further react with an acid or undergo thermal decomposition to form zinc oxide.
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Phenomenon:
When the reaction occurs, you will notice a distinctive smell of ammonia. If you conduct the reaction in a sealed place, you will also observe a quantity of NH3 gas being released.