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Q.5: Ammonium chloride is a fertilizer often used by farmers and has the
formula NHACI.
a) Ammonium chloride contains one element that is essential for the growth of plants.
Give the name of element
b) What other elements are present in ammonium chloride?
c) How many atoms are present in one molecule of ammonium chloride?
d) Give two possible disadvantages of using fertilizers such as ammonium chloride?
i.
ii.​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Chlorides in soil provide the essential micronutrient chlorine (Cl) for plant growth.

b)It has a nitrogen ion, four hydrogen atoms,

c) It has a nitrogen ion, four hydrogen atoms, and a chloride ion

d)

i.because it kill useful animals like earthworm which is useful for soil.

ii. it can also finish the soil fertility.