Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Preparation of salts

Preparation of salts — practice question

When gently heated, an aqueous solution of ammonium nitrite, $\text{NH}_4\text{NO}_2$, breaks down. $\text{NH}_4\text{NO}_2(\text{aq}) \rightarrow \text{N}_2(\text{g}) + 2\text{H}_2\text{O}(\text{l})$.
(a)[2]

Describe a test that would prove aqueous ammonium nitrite contains ammonium ions.

(b)[3]

A $25.0\,\text{cm}^3$ portion of $0.500\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ aqueous ammonium nitrite is heated. Calculate the volume of nitrogen produced at room temperature and pressure.

(c)[1]

When heated, ammonium nitrate, $\text{NH}_4\text{NO}_3$, breaks down in a manner similar to ammonium nitrite. Suggest the formulae of the two products formed in this reaction.

(d)[4]

Describe the method for preparing a pure sample of aqueous ammonium nitrate from dilute nitric acid.

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