Is NH4NO3 acidic, basic, or neutral?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to determine the nature of ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) in terms of acidity or basicity, specifically whether it is acidic, basic, or neutral.
Answer
acidic
The final answer is acidic
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is acidic
More Information
Ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) is considered acidic in water because it is a salt formed from a weak base (ammonium hydroxide) and a strong acid (nitric acid). Its solution has a pH around 5.4.
Sources
- Is NH4NO3 an acid or a base? - homework.study.com
- [Solved] Will a NH4NO3 solution be acidic basic or neutral - Studocu - studocu.com
- Ammonium nitrate is which type of salt - BYJU'S - byjus.com
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