Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

Ammonium nitrate, $\text{NH}_4\text{NO}_3$, is a fertiliser that is put on fields to promote crop growth. Slaked lime, $\text{Ca(OH)}_2$, is an alkali that is added to fields to decrease the acidity of the soil. Ammonium nitrate and slaked lime must not be applied to a field together because they react with each other and produce a gas, Z. What is the identity of Z?

  • Aammonia
  • Bhydrogen
  • Cnitrogen
  • Doxygen

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI