Mineral fertilizers
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
How many kg of HNO₃ are needed to make 800 kg NH₄NO₃ (63 : 80)?
630 kg
2
The mass of P₂O₅ in 468 kg Ca(H₂PO₄)₂ (234 → 142)?
284 kg
3
How many kg of N are in a 40 kg bag labelled “20-10-10”?
8 kg
4
Why is it wrong to apply ammonium sulfate mixed with lime?
Lime gives an alkaline medium, ammonia is released and the nitrogen is lost.
5
Write three rules for storing mineral fertilizers safely at home.
Out of children’s reach; away from flammables, dry; in the original pack, not mixed.