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Toxic cyanide is oxidized to cyanate (OCN−) that is not toxic..

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Why is cyanide used by goldsmiths?

Finely ground ore is first treated with dilute solution of sodium cyanide (or calcium cyanide with lime and natural oxygen), yielding a water solution of gold cyanide and sodium cyanoaurite.


What structure reacts slowest with sodium cyanide?

Iron(III) chloride typically reacts slowest with sodium cyanide. This reaction is used in the laboratory to detect the presence of cyanide ions in a solution.


When sodium cyanide is put in water does it form a basic solution?

Yes.


What is the name for NaCN?

sodium cyanide


How much Cyanide is in sodium cyanide?

The formula of sodium cyanide is NaCN Therefore no. of moles of sample of NaCN is the same as that of the no. of moles of CN- ions


What is the compound formula for sodium and cyanide?

The chemical formula of sodium cyanide is NaCN.


What kind of compound is sodium cyanide?

Sodium cyanide (NaCN) is an inorganic toxic salt.


Is NaCN soluble or insoluble and which ions would be present in an aqueous solution if any?

NaCN is soluble in water. The ions present would be the sodium ion (Na+) and the cyanide ion (CN-).


What is the chemical formula of codium cyanide?

Sodium Cyanide is NaCN.


How do you make sodium cyanide from sodium chloride?

Sodium cyanide is not made directly from sodium chloride. It is typically produced through the reaction of sodium hydroxide and hydrogen cyanide gas. These raw materials are not directly related to sodium chloride, which is table salt.


Is sodium cyanide considered a strong base?

No, sodium cyanide is not considered a strong base. It is actually a weak base.


What can happen if sodium cyanide and sulphuric acid are not handled properly while mining?

A dangerous contamination of waters and soils occur.