Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Fertilisers

Fertilisers — practice question

Ammonium nitrate, $\text{NH}_4\text{NO}_3$, is a synthetic fertiliser made from ammonia. What is one benefit of using ammonium nitrate as a fertiliser?

  • AIt contains a large percentage by mass of nitrogen.
  • BIt gives off ammonia gas.
  • CNitrates are insoluble.
  • DNitrates can cause eutrophication.

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