Production & Use of Fertilisers (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What do the letters NPK stand for in NPK fertilisers?
What do the letters NPK stand for in NPK fertilisers?
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
What is one primary use of ammonia produced by the Haber Process?
What is one primary use of ammonia produced by the Haber Process?
Manufacture of fertilisers
What type of compound is ammonium nitrate?
What type of compound is ammonium nitrate?
An ammonium salt
Can phosphate rock be used directly in fertilisers?
Can phosphate rock be used directly in fertilisers?
No, it must be treated first
What must phosphate rock be treated with to make it suitable for fertilisers?
What must phosphate rock be treated with to make it suitable for fertilisers?
Nitric acid
Which raw material is processed to obtain phosphorus for fertilisers?
Which raw material is processed to obtain phosphorus for fertilisers?
Phosphate rock
Which two compounds are mined and used directly in fertiliser manufacture?
Which two compounds are mined and used directly in fertiliser manufacture?
Potassium chloride & potassium sulphate
What does ammonia produce that are key components in NPK fertilisers?
What does ammonia produce that are key components in NPK fertilisers?
Ammonium salts and nitric acid
What is the main purpose of fertilisers?
What is the main purpose of fertilisers?
Enhance crop growth
What effect do NPK fertilisers have on crop yields?
What effect do NPK fertilisers have on crop yields?
Significantly boost them
Why are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium included in NPK fertilisers?
Why are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium included in NPK fertilisers?
They are essential for plant growth