Production & Use of Fertilisers (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is a primary use of ammonia from the Haber Process?
What is a primary use of ammonia from the Haber Process?
Manufacturing fertilisers
What three elements do NPK fertilisers contain?
What three elements do NPK fertilisers contain?
Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
Which two substances does ammonia produce for NPK fertilisers?
Which two substances does ammonia produce for NPK fertilisers?
Ammonium salts and nitric acid
Which ammonium salt is specifically mentioned as used in fertilisers?
Which ammonium salt is specifically mentioned as used in fertilisers?
Ammonium nitrate
What is the raw material mined and processed to obtain phosphorus?
What is the raw material mined and processed to obtain phosphorus?
Phosphate rock
Why must phosphate rock be treated before use in fertilisers?
Why must phosphate rock be treated before use in fertilisers?
It must be made soluble
Which acid is used to treat phosphate rock for fertiliser production?
Which acid is used to treat phosphate rock for fertiliser production?
Nitric acid
Which two potassium compounds can be used directly in fertiliser manufacture?
Which two potassium compounds can be used directly in fertiliser manufacture?
Potassium chloride and potassium sulphate
What is the main effect of NPK fertilisers on agriculture?
What is the main effect of NPK fertilisers on agriculture?
They significantly boost crop yields