GCSE Chemistry · key term

Nitric acid

Definition

An acid with the formula $\mathrm{HNO_3}$ ; in aqueous solution it supplies hydrogen ions and nitrate ions.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 5.23C · Paper 1

1
When aqueous nitric acid is used, write $\mathrm{NH_4NO_3(aq)}$ as the immediate product. The solid salt is obtained only after water is removed.

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GCSE Chemistry · key term

An acid with the formula $\mathrm{HNO_3}$ ; in aqueous solution it supplies hydrogen ions and nitrate ions.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 5.23C · Paper 1

1
When aqueous nitric acid is used, write $\mathrm{NH_4NO_3(aq)}$ as the immediate product. The solid salt is obtained only after water is removed.

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