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The magnesium nitride has the chemical formula Mg3N2.

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Why is water added to The Crucible in order to complete the conversion to magnesium oxide?

Water is added to the crucible to convert magnesium (Mg) to magnesium oxide (Mg(OH)2) because when magnesium reactions with air, it also reacts with the nitrogen (N2) in the air to form magnesium nitride (Mg3N2).3 Mg + N2 --> Mg3N2By adding water to the crucible containing the magnesium nitride, the magnesium nitride will become magnesium hydroxide. The ammonia gas produced will rise out of the crucible, eliminating the nitrogen.Mg3N2 + H2O --> 3Mg(OH)2 + 2NH3After heating the magnesium hydroxide, the product becomes just magnesium oxide.3Mg(OH)2 + heat --> MgO + H2OIn other words, when water is added, the nitrogen will react with the water, causing it to form ammonia and thus evaporating from the substance. This leaves behind the magnesium hydroxide, which becomes magnesium oxide and water after it is heated.


How tp prepare magnesium acetate?

To prepare magnesium acetate, you can react magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide with acetic acid. Start by adding magnesium oxide or hydroxide to acetic acid in a controlled manner while stirring until the reaction is complete. Filter the solution to remove any insoluble impurities, and then evaporate the solvent to obtain solid magnesium acetate.


What is the purpose of soda lime in the detection of nitrogen in nitrogen containing compounds?

Soda lime is used to detect the presence of nitrogen in nitrogen-containing compounds through a process called the Kjeldahl method. It is used to absorb the evolved ammonia gas during the digestion of the sample, which is then released by heating the soda lime and can be quantitatively determined. This method helps in determining the nitrogen content in organic compounds.


Give 5 examples of combination reaction?

Burning of magnesium in air to form magnesium oxide. Combining hydrogen and oxygen to form water. Heating iron and sulfur to form iron (II) sulfide. Combining calcium oxide and water to form calcium hydroxide. Mixing ammonia and hydrochloric acid to form ammonium chloride.


What s the formula f the predicted product from heating potassium metal an powdered phosphorus?

K3P, potassium phosphide. This is the one that is most likely to be predicted. It contains the P3- ion. Note that potassium actually has nine binary phosphides , (K3P, K4P3, K5P4, KP, K4P6 K3P7, K3P11, KP10.3, KP15 Before heat the metal and phosphorus (under vacuum and with extreme care) I would weigh out the reactants in exactly the correct proportions to minimise the potassium rich or phosphorus rich compounds.

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How does nitrogen gas react with magnesium?

Nitrogen gas does not react with magnesium under normal conditions. Magnesium is relatively unreactive with nitrogen at room temperature due to the strong triple bond in N2. Heating magnesium to high temperatures in the presence of nitrogen gas can form magnesium nitride (Mg3N2).


What happens when you mix nitrogen and magnesium?

magnesium nitride (Mg3N2) is formed upon heating magnesium and nitrogen.


When magnesium is added to a jar of nitrogen what happens?

If magnesium is added to a jar of nitrogen, there will be no immediate reaction as magnesium does not react with nitrogen in its elemental form. Magnesium does react with nitrogen under specific conditions, such as in the presence of a catalyst or at high temperatures.


Is magnesium combined with other elements?

Magnesium on heating reacts with oxygen and halogens but it also reacts with nitrogen.


What happens when heating a magnet?

it will loose its magnesium


What is the predicted general formula for the compound formed between an alkali metal and sulfur?

The predicted general formula for the compound formed between an alkali metal and sulfur is M2S, where M represents the alkali metal cation. Alkali metals typically have a +1 charge, and sulfur usually forms a -2 anion, leading to the 2:1 ratio in the compound formula.


What happens when heating magnesium hydroxide?

The magnesium oxide (MgO) is obtained and water vapours released.


Would you heat magnesium?

Heating magnesium can cause it to ignite and burn brightly. This is because magnesium is highly combustible and reacts vigorously with oxygen in the air, producing heat and light in the process. Care should be taken when handling and heating magnesium to avoid accidents.


Why cant magnesium chloride be separated from its crystalline form by just heating it?

The energy you're putting in by heating is less than the energy that holds the Magnesium to the chloride ion.


Can you put formula in the microwave for heating"?

No, it is not safe to put formula in the microwave for heating.


Is a white solid obtained by heating magnesium a mixture an element or compound?

It is a compound.


What is the balanced chemical equation for heating magnesium metal?

The balanced chemical equation for heating magnesium metal is: 2Mg(s) + O2(g) -> 2MgO(s)