Nickel(II) carbonate facts for kids
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Nickel(II) carbonate, also known as nickelous carbonate, is a special chemical compound. Its chemical formula is NiCO3. This means it is made up of nickel and carbonate parts. The nickel in this compound has a specific electric charge, called an oxidation state, of +2.
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What is Nickel(II) Carbonate Like?
Nickel(II) carbonate is a pale green solid. Imagine a very light green powder or small chunks. It does not dissolve in water, which means it won't mix or disappear if you put it in water.
How it Reacts with Other Chemicals
When nickel(II) carbonate touches acids, it creates carbon dioxide gas. This is the same gas that bubbles out of fizzy drinks! If you heat up nickel(II) carbonate, it changes into two new substances: carbon dioxide gas and another compound called nickel(II) oxide.
How is Nickel(II) Carbonate Made?
Scientists and chemists can make nickel(II) carbonate in a laboratory. They do this by mixing two other chemicals together. They combine sodium carbonate with either nickel(II) chloride or nickel(II) sulfate. When these chemicals meet, they react to form nickel(II) carbonate.
What is Nickel(II) Carbonate Used For?
Nickel(II) carbonate has a few important uses. It can be found in pigments, which are substances that give color to paints, inks, and other materials. It is also used in catalysts. A catalyst is something that helps speed up chemical reactions without being used up itself. Many catalysts that contain nickel use nickel(II) carbonate as a starting material.
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