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Detailed information about the equation 4HNO3 + 3Ti -> 3Ti(NO3)4 + 4H2O
The above chemical equation represents the reaction process between nitric acid and titanium, resulting in titanium nitrate and water. According to the equation, every 4 moles of nitric acid will react with 3 moles of titanium to produce 3 moles of titanium nitrate and 4 moles of water. -
Reaction conditions
This reaction occurs in an excess acid environment and at high temperatures. Nitrogen oxide (NO) gas is then released, giving the surrounding environment a sharp smell. -
Reaction process
- Step 1: Nitric acid reacts with titanium to produce titanium nitrate and hydrogen gas.
- Step 2: Hydrogen gas reacts with nitric acid to produce water and nitrogen oxide gas.
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Phenomena occur
When the reaction occurs, we can see the phenomenon of gas escape, accompanied by the smell of nitrogen oxide. On the other hand, the initial solution changes from a faint orange-yellow to clear due to the decreasing concentration of nitric acid.