Question

(ii). Define with example: (a).
Action of heat on metal nitrate ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

When nitrate salts are heated, they decompose to liberate nitrogen dioxide and oxygen. Only sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate decompose to liberate oxygen. Nitrogen dioxide is a brown gas that turns moist blue litmus paper red

Answer 2

Answer:

When nitrate salts are heated they decompose to liberate nitrogen dioxide and oxygen. Only sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate decompose to liberate oxygen. Nitrogen dioxide is a brown gas that turns moist blue litmus paper red.