Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Fertilisers

Fertilisers — practice question

Which statement explains why ammonium sulfate can be used as a fertiliser?

  • AIt contains nitrogen and phosphorous which are essential constituents of plant protein.
  • BIt contains nitrogen to promote plant growth and is soluble in water.
  • CIt contains sulfate ions which changes the pH of the soil.
  • DIt contains sulfate ions and forms ammonia when lime is added to the soil.

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