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nitrogen is often (though not always) the limiting factor in plant growth, and since both the ammonium (NH3) and the nitrate (NO3) both contain nitrogen (N) and plants can absorb both these molecules, it can inhance plant growth.

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What is the name of the chemical that contains nitrates in this fertiliser?

The chemical that contains nitrates in fertilizers is ammonium nitrate.


Which acid could be used to make ammonium nitrate (a type of fertiliser)?

This is the nitric acid - HNO3.


Whats the most important element in ammonium nitrate for use as a fertiliser?

Ammonium nitrate is 34% nitrogen. This is most important element for use as a fertilizer. It helps to restore depleted nitrogen to the store.Ê


Why ammonium nitrate is better fertilizer than ammonium chloride?

Ammonium nitrate not only contains ammonium ions (the fertiliser component of the molecule) it also contains Nitrate ions which are also a fertilising compound and so much more nitrogen is added to the soil.


Does fertiliser burn?

A lot of fertilizer contains ammonium nitrate (NH4-NO3) which will detonate if it is pure enough and started with a blasting cap. If simply placed on a fire it may or may not burn depending on the purity of ammonium nitrate. If diesel fuel is added to ammonium nitrate fertilizer it is called a Fuel-Oxidizer fire, or fuel oxidizer bomb as the case may be.


Is ammonium nitrate basic?

No, ammonium nitrate is acidic.


What are the differences between calcium ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate, and how do these differences impact their effectiveness as fertilizers?

Calcium ammonium nitrate contains calcium in addition to ammonium nitrate, while ammonium nitrate does not. The presence of calcium in calcium ammonium nitrate helps to improve soil structure and nutrient uptake by plants. This makes calcium ammonium nitrate a more effective fertilizer compared to ammonium nitrate alone.


What is the name of NH4NO3?

Here I'll show you how to do it so that you are able to another one. NH4 = Ammonium NO3 = Nitrate Simple. Memorize your polyatomic ions. It REALLY helps. It is ammonium nitrate.


Is ammonium nitrate a metal?

Ammonium nitrate - NH4NO3 - is a salt.


What is the formulae of Ammonium nitrate?

The formula for ammonium nitrate is NH4NO3


Does ammonium nitrate precipitate out?

No. Ammonium nitrate is water soluble.


How salts are used in fertiliser?

Salts are used in fertilizers to provide essential nutrients to plants. Common salts like ammonium nitrate, potassium chloride, and calcium nitrate are used to supply nitrogen, potassium, and calcium to promote plant growth. These salts dissolve in soil moisture and release the nutrients that plants need for healthy development.