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Potassium nitrate is not a gas; thermal decomposition of KNO3 release nitrogen oxides (NO2)- corrosive and toxic gases.

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Is potassium nitrate just potassium plus nitrate?

Technically, yes. Potassium nitrate is a potassium atom attached to the nitrate ion.


What gas evolved when potassium nitrate crystals are heated with concentrated sulphuric acid?

When potassium nitrate crystals are heated with concentrated sulphuric acid, nitric oxide gas (NO) is evolved. This is a result of the oxidation of nitrate ions in potassium nitrate by the sulphuric acid.


When potassium nitrate burns what kind of gas is produced?

Potassium nitrate doesn't burn The oxidation numbers of all of the elemnst are K +1, N +5 so they are as oxidised as they can get. Potassium nitrate was a constiten t of gun powder- it was a source of oxygen for the explosive combustion of the carbon and sulfur


NAME OF KNO3?

KNO3 is the chemical formula of potassium nitrate.


What does potassium and nitric acid make?

When potassium reacts with nitric acid, it produces potassium nitrate (KNO3) and nitrogen dioxide gas (NO2). This is a redox reaction where potassium is oxidized to potassium ions while nitric acid is reduced to nitrogen dioxide gas.


Which gas you get after heating potassium nitrate?

The nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is released.


What is potassium with nitrate?

Potassium nitrate = KNO3


What is the compound name for KNO3?

potassium nitrite


What happens when potassium nitrate is added with citric acid what reaction is it?

When potassium nitrate is added with citric acid, a chemical reaction occurs that results in the formation of carbon dioxide gas, water, and potassium citrate. This reaction is an acid-base reaction between citric acid and potassium nitrate.


When heated potassium nitrate decomposes to form?

When heated potassium nitrate decomposes to form :K O^2NO


Is potassium nitrate a compound or an element?

Potassium nitrate is a compound. Its formula is KNO3.


What percentage of potassium makes up potassium nitrate?

Potassium nitrate is composed of about 38.7% potassium.