When magnesium (Mg) reacts with the nitrate ion (NO3), which of these compounds could be a possible product of this reaction? A. Mg(NO)3 B. MgBr2 C. Fe(NO)3 D. Mg(O)3

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When magnesium (Mg) reacts with the nitrate ion (NO3), which of these compounds could be a possible product of this reaction? A. 		Mg(NO)3 B. 		MgBr2 C. 		Fe(NO)3 D. 		Mg(O)3

theeric · Answer

Hi! You might find more help in the chemistry section! http://openstudy.com/study#/groups/Chemistry You can rule out some, because only nuclear reactions will mix up neutrons and protons, I think. So you shouldn't have any new atoms. Also, you should still have all the atoms you start with. Also, $NO_3$ is a reactant. If you put in one, you have 1 $N$ and 3 $0$. If you put in two, you have 2 $N$ and 6 $0$. So you need to make sure the numbers match up like that. Based on those, what do you think?

vincent-lyon.fr · Answer

@Koltinc
Are you sure you have written the options properly?