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topsyturvy
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why magnesium nitrate does not react with sulphuric acid?
can somebody help answering? thank you.
can somebody help answering? thank you.
Why Doesn't Magnesium Nitrate React with Sulphuric Acid?
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SUMMARY
Magnesium nitrate (Mg(NO3)2) does not react with sulfuric acid (H2SO4) due to the nature of the compounds involved. H2SO4 is a strong acid, while the nitrate ion (NO3-) behaves as a weak base, preventing any significant reaction. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding acid-base reactions and the thermodynamic principles that govern them. Participants highlighted the need for original effort in formulating chemical equations to clarify such interactions.
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- Study the properties of strong acids versus weak bases
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3trQN
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salt: a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
2HNO3 + MgO → Mg(NO3)2 + H2O
2HNO3 + MgO → Mg(NO3)2 + H2O
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topsyturvy
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er.. i still don't understand why magnesium nitrate does not react with sulphuric acid?
i understand what is salt already. thankyou.
i understand what is salt already. thankyou.
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Gokul43201
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No, we can't, unless you show some original effort first. Please read the posting guidelines for this sub-forum.topsyturvy said:why magnesium nitrate does not react with sulphuric acid?
can somebody help answering?
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topsyturvy
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well, H2SO4 is a strong acid, while NO- is a weak base?
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geoffjb
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Have you written out the equation? The unit from which this question is drawn (thermodynamics, acids/bases, etc.) might lend you a hint.topsyturvy said:
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3trQN
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erm...i seem to have completely miss-read your question...sorry
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geoffjb
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The question was for the OP.3trQN said:
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3trQN
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So was my post :)
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