Manganese (II) Oxide

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Manganese (II) Oxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula MnO.

About Manganese (II) Oxide

Manganese (II) Oxide is a base.

Manganese (II) Oxide is held together by ionic bonds.

Manganese (II) Oxide has a giant ionic structure.

Manganese (II) Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Manganese salt and water.

Hydrochloric Acid + Manganese (II) Oxide → Manganese (II) Chloride + Water

2HCl + MnO → 2MnCl₂ + H₂O

Sulphuric Acid + Manganese (II) Oxide → Manganese (II) Sulphate + Water

H₂SO₄ + MnO → MnSO₄ + H₂O

Nitric Acid + Manganese (II) Oxide → Manganese (II) Nitrate + Water

2HNO₃ + MnO → Mn(NO₃)₂ + H₂O