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Detailed information about the equation 2Mg(NO3)2 -> 2Mg(NO2)2 + O2 -> :
This equation describes the decomposition process of magnesium nitrate (Mg(NO3)2) when heated, resulting in magnesium nitrite(IV) (Mg(NO2)2) and oxygen gas (O2). -
Reaction conditions:
The reaction occurs when magnesium nitrate is heated. -
Reaction process:
When heated, magnesium nitrate decomposes into magnesium nitrite(IV) and oxygen gas. Specifically, each molecule of magnesium nitrate decomposes into one molecule of magnesium nitrite(IV) and a half molecule of oxygen gas. -
Observed phenomenon:
When heated, magnesium nitrate changes from a white solid into brown magnesium nitrite(IV) and releases oxygen gas. This phenomenon can be observed with the naked eye.