Chapter 18, Problem 1STP

To determine

The element which is not part of the compound ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}{\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}$ among the options A) nitrogen, B) nickel, C) oxygen, D) hydrogen.

Answer to Problem 1STP

The correct option is (B).

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The compound is ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}{\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}$ .

Calculation:

Ammonium nitrate contains ammonium and nitrate ions.

The formula of ammonium nitrate is ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}{\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}$ .

Ammonium nitrate contains 2 atoms of nitrogen, 4 atoms of hydrogen and 3 atoms of oxygen in it. Therefore, element nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen are part of this compound. This compound doesn’t contain Nickel in it.

So, the option (A), (C) and (D) are wrong and correct option is (B).

Conclusion:

Hence, nickel is not a part of ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}{\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}$ .