"Solid dinitrogen pentoxide is added to water."
I got this as my answer:
N2O5 + H20 -> 2HNO3. Do I need to break 2HNO3 apart since it's a strong acid? I thought it wouldn't since I thought it was a synthesis problem. I read online that this was the answer (N2O5 + H2O ->H+ + NO3-), and I was confused. Why isn't there a 2 in front of the H+ Or NO3-?
no, but I would add this (aq) after the nitric acid. There should have been twos on the product side.
Wait, so 2HNO3 does break apart?
and is this a synthesis reaction?
It is a synthesis reaction. I don't personally think one needs to dissociate HNO3 in the equation, HNO3 (aq) is commonly understood to be 99 percent dissociated.
I was confused because I was seeing that particular reaction done differently when searching online. Seeing nitrate used in reactions several times, I know that is dissociates which was why I came here to ask.
Anyway, I suggest that you keep your rude thoughts to yourself when trying to help someone next time. We all come here for help, not discouragement.
Thanks
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