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The set up below shows the apparatus used for the preparation of nitrogen (i) oxide

The set up below shows the apparatus used for the preparation of nitrogen (i) oxide
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(a)(i)Name solid X
(ii)What precautions is taken when heating solid X
(b)Nitrogen (i) oxide does not burn but a magnesium ribbon continues burning in the gas.Explain

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Isaac
(a)(i)Ammonium nitrate
(ii)Stop heating while some ammonium nitrate remains in the flask to avoid explosion
(b)The heat produced by burning magnesium decomposes nitrogen (i) oxide to nitrogen and oxygen.
The oxygen supports the combustion of magnesium
isaacmuthini answered the question on November 27, 2017 at 09:43

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