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Detailed information about the equation Mg(NO3)2 + 2NaOH -> Mg(OH)2 + 2NaNO3
This equation represents the ion exchange reaction process between magnesium nitrate (Mg(NO3)2) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH), resulting in the precipitation of magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) and sodium nitrate (NaNO3). In the equation, the molecular coefficients indicate that each molecule of Mg(NO3)2 reacts with 2 molecules of NaOH to produce 1 molecule of Mg(OH)2 and 2 molecules of NaNO3. -
Reaction Conditions
This reaction generally occurs under room conditions and does not require light or high temperature to stimulate. However, the reaction rate may increase at higher temperatures. -
Reaction Process
When Mg(NO3)2 and 2NaOH come into contact with each other, the magnesium ion (Mg2+) in Mg(NO3)2 will exchange positions with the sodium ion (Na+) from NaOH. The result is the formation of magnesium hydroxide, a white solid precipitate, and sodium nitrate, a water-soluble substance. -
Phenomena Occurrence
When the reaction occurs, a clear phenomenon is the formation of the white precipitate of magnesium hydroxide.