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It accepts an Proton(H+) form Water forming OH- ions. This ions reacts with Mg2+ ions to produce Mg(OH)2 , and the H+ is used to release NH3 (Ammonia)

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Does Water react with magnesium nitride?

Yes, they react to produce ammonia and magnesium oxide. Mg3N2 + 3H2O --> 3 MgO + 2NH3


What is the limiting reagent if 6 moles of magnesium react with 6 moles of nitrogen to form magnesium nitride.?

This is the amount of magnesium.


What is the chemical reaction of Magnesium and Nitrogen?

3Mg + N2 --> Mg3N2 Magnesium and nitrogen react to form magnesium nitride.


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.


Is it possible that nitrogen could react with magnesium ribbon?

Nitrogen typically does not react with magnesium under normal conditions. However, at very high temperatures and pressures, nitrogen can form compounds with magnesium, such as magnesium nitride (Mg3N2).


What is the common name for Mg3N2?

Magnesium(I) Nitride is the name of Mg3N.


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 is the chemical name for Mg3N3?

The chemical name for Mg3N2 is magnesium nitride.Mg = MagnesiumN = NitrogenIts molar mass is 100.9494 g/mol.


Is magnesium nitride a solid or aqueous?

Magnesium Nitride is a greenish yellow powder at room temperature. So it's solid. I think you are a little confused on your terminology aqueous refers to something being dissolved in water. Magnesium Nitride reacts with water to produce ammonia gas. So Magnesium Nitride could never be an aqueous solution.


The formula for magnesium nitride is?

The formula for magnesium nitride is Mg3N2. Magnesium forms divalent cations and nitride ions have three negative charges; therefore two nitride ions and three magnesium ions are required for the smallest group of these two types of ions that results in a neutral compound.


What is the chemical formula for magnesium nitrogen?

The Chemical Formula for Magnesium Nitride is Mg3N2.


What are the two elements that make up magnesium nitride?

Magnesium nitride is composed of magnesium (Mg) and nitrogen (N) elements. Magnesium has a +2 charge while nitrogen has a -3 charge, therefore, the formula for magnesium nitride is Mg3N2.