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Chapter 8, Problem 143P(choose chapter or problem)
As mentioned in Chapter 3 (p. 105), ammonium nitrate \(\mathrm{(NH_4NO_3)}\) is the most important nitrogen-containing fertilizer in the world. Describe how you would prepare this compound, given only air and water as the starting materials. You may have any device at your disposal for this task.
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QUESTION:
As mentioned in Chapter 3 (p. 105), ammonium nitrate \(\mathrm{(NH_4NO_3)}\) is the most important nitrogen-containing fertilizer in the world. Describe how you would prepare this compound, given only air and water as the starting materials. You may have any device at your disposal for this task.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
Here, we prepare the ammonium nitrate by using only water and air.
Ammonia and Nitric acid react together to form ammonium nitrate.