Nitric acid and nitrogen pentoxide

First published at 02:05 UTC on June 14th, 2018.
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We perform the classic preparation of concentrated ('fuming') nitric acid via reaction of a nitrate salt and sulfuric acid. We then react this with phosphorus pentoxide in order to see if we can catch the never-seen-before-on-TV nitrogen p…

CategoryScience & Technology
SensitivityNormal - Content that is suitable for ages 16 and over
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