Disulfur dinitride facts for kids
Disulfur dinitride is a special kind of chemical compound. It's made up of two sulfur atoms and two nitrogen atoms. Scientists write its chemical formula as S2N2. It's interesting because of how its atoms are arranged.
What is it like?
Disulfur dinitride is a solid material. It looks like a colorless crystal. This compound can be explosive, similar to another chemical called tetrasulfur tetranitride. It can also turn into a gas very easily.
Disulfur dinitride does not mix well with water. If it touches water, it changes back into tetrasulfur tetranitride.
How is it made?
Scientists make disulfur dinitride in a special way. They use a metal called silver and mix it with tetrasulfur tetranitride. This reaction happens in a very empty space, called a vacuum.
During this process, a substance called silver(I) sulfide is formed. This silver(I) sulfide helps the reaction happen faster, acting like a catalyst.
What is it used for?
Disulfur dinitride can react with certain chemical compounds. It is known to react with some types of acids.
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In Spanish: Dinitruro de azufre para niños
