what is the ionic formula of Hg2(NO3)2?

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2007-07-29 04:49:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

We have 2 ions :
Hg+ and NO3-
Hg2(NO3)2 >> 2 Hg+ + 2NO3-

2007-07-29 04:56:17 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.A 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋

Mercury(I) is actually [Hg2]2+, and the nitrate ion is (NO3)-.

So we have [Hg2]2+[(NO3)-]2.

2007-07-29 13:01:58 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Hg----> Hg2+ (superscript)+ 2e-
2N03 (subscript) + 2e- ------> 2NO3 -(-superscript)

2007-07-30 01:16:38 · answer #3 · answered by jinjoo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋