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Author: Julia Burdge
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Chapter 23, Problem 39QP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The preparation of magnesium oxide using magnesium and concentrated nitric acid is to be described.
Concept introduction:
Magnesium oxide (MgO), magnesia, is a white hygroscopic solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase and is used as source of magnesium.
Magnesium oxide was historically known as magnesia alba.
Magnesium oxide is a stable molecule.
Magnesium is a metal and oxygen are a non-metal, both combine to form magnesium oxide and is held together by ionic bonds.
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