Three nitrates Q, R, and S were each heated and the products formed were tabulated as shown below.

Three nitrates Q, R, and S were each heated and the products formed were tabulated as shown below.

(a) Identify S and R
(b) What is the name given to elements in the same group as Q?

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a) S is ammonium nitrate
R is Pb(NO₃)₂ / Cu(NO₃)₂ / Zn(NO₃)₂
b) Alkali metals.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on March 28, 2019 at 05:43

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