2NaNO3 + 10Na → ______ + N2
2NaNO2 + 6Na → ______ + N2 The product obtained is as follows.
This is the method used to prepare sodium oxide:
2NaNO3 + 10Na → Na2O + N2
Sodium nitrate when heated with sodium gives sodium oxide.
2NaNO2 + 6Na → Na2O + N2
Sodium nitrite when heated with sodium gives sodium oxide.