Which of the following chemical equations best describes the dissolution of ammonium nitrate in water?

a. NH4NO3 (s) = => NH4NO3 (aq); b. NH4NO3 (s) = => NH4 + (aq) + NO3 - (aq); c. 2 NH4NO3 (s) = => 2 N2 (g) + 4 H2 (g) + 3 O2 (g

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Reese Keith

14 May, 02:52

Which of the following chemical equations best describes the dissolution of ammonium nitrate in water?

a. NH4NO3 (s) = => NH4NO3 (aq); b. NH4NO3 (s) = => NH4 + (aq) + NO3 - (aq); c. 2 NH4NO3 (s) = => 2 N2 (g) + 4 H2 (g) + 3 O2 (g

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Judith Browning · Answer 1

The correct answer is letter b. NH4NO3 (s) = => NH4 + (aq) + NO3 - (aq)

Explanation:

It is not the letter A because the compound is ionic so should dissociate into ions. Also, it is not the letter C because the dissolution is a physical process, thus the compound should not undergo a chemical reaction.

Which of the following chemical equations best describes the dissolution of ammonium nitrate in water?a. NH4NO3 (s) = => NH4NO3 (aq); b. NH4NO3 (s) = => NH4 + (aq) + NO3 - (aq); c. 2 NH4NO3 (s) = => 2 N2 (g) + 4 H2 (g) + 3 O2 (g

Which of the following chemical equations best describes the dissolution of ammonium nitrate in water?

a. NH4NO3 (s) = => NH4NO3 (aq); b. NH4NO3 (s) = => NH4 + (aq) + NO3 - (aq); c. 2 NH4NO3 (s) = => 2 N2 (g) + 4 H2 (g) + 3 O2 (g