Manganese(II) chloride facts for kids
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Manganese(II) chloride is a special kind of chemical compound. Its chemical formula is MnCl2, which tells us it's made of manganese and chlorine. It looks like a light pink, shiny solid.
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What is Manganese(II) Chloride?
Manganese(II) chloride is a salt that contains manganese and chlorine. It is often found with water molecules attached to it, like MnCl2·4H2O, which is called a tetrahydrate. This is why it's often seen as a light pink solid.
How is it Made?
There are a few ways to make manganese(II) chloride.
Making it from Manganese
One common way is to mix manganese metal with a strong liquid called hydrochloric acid. When they react, they create manganese(II) chloride and hydrogen gas. You can also use hydrogen chloride gas instead of hydrochloric acid.
Making it from Manganese Dioxide
Another way to make it is by reacting manganese(IV) oxide with hydrochloric acid. This process is a bit more complex because it also creates chlorine gas, which needs to be handled carefully.
What is it Used For?
Manganese(II) chloride is an important chemical used in different ways.
Making Other Chemicals
People use it to create other useful manganese compounds. For example, it can be used to make manganese carbonate and manganese(II) oxide. These compounds are then used in various industries.
Images for kids
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Sample of anhydrous MnCl2.
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Subunit of MnCl2(H2O)2 lattice.
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See also
In Spanish: Cloruro de manganeso(II) para niños
