In the reaction between chloropenataamminecobalt and nitrite either the NO2 or the ONO linkage isomer is formed. This preference seems to be mainly due to the pH of the solution with acidic conditions favoring the N-bound nitro over the O-bound nitrito. does anyone know what causes this I'm think...

In the reaction between mercury and nitric acid, mercury(II) nitrate only forms when concentrated nitric acid is heated up and added to it, if the acid is dilute, mercury(I) nitrate forms. I understand heat must be added to make the nitric acid properly oxidise with the mercury, but how does the ...

I would like to make a suggestion that the more experienced members of the Chemistry community answer the questions of the newbies in a more welcoming and respectful way. This has been brought up in the past but things have not changed. Sometimes I feel that the tone of the responses is rude and ...

I am trying to better understand the chemistry of maintaining my pool so that I can use the least amount of chemicals to control algae growth and I'm confused by the need to measure both total alkalinity (recommended to be between 100 and 150 ppm) and pH. If pH is high then won't alkalinity alway...