Zinc nitrate

Zinc nitrate is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is Zn(NO3)2. It contains zinc and nitrate ions.
Properties.
Zinc nitrate is a colorless solid. It dissolves in water. It reacts with bases to make zinc hydroxide. It reacts with sodium carbonate to make zinc carbonate.
Preparation.
It can be made by reacting zinc metal or zinc oxide with nitric acid.
Uses.
It can be used as a mordant. It is also used as a source of zinc ions.