3 Zn + NaNO2 + 5 NaOH → 3 Na2ZnO2 + NH3 + H2O
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
3 Zn0 - 6 e- → 3 ZnII (oxidation)
NIII + 6 e- → N-III (reduction)
Zn is a reducing agent, NaNO2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- Zn
- NaNO2
- NaOH
Products:
- Na2ZnO2
- NH3
- Names: Ammonia , Azane (only intended for use in naming derivatives of ammonia) , Hydrogen nitride
- Appearance: Colourless gas ; Colourless gas or compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Easily liquefied under pressure.]
- H2O – Water, oxidane