In Ammonium Nitrate % of Ammonium and Nitate are
A. 75% & 25%
B. 50% & 50%
C. 25% & 75%
D. None of the above
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Ammonium nitrate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula NH4NO3. It is a white crystalline solid consisting of ions of ammonium and nitrate. Both of them i.e. ammonium cation and nitrate anion are in 50% - 50%.It is highly soluble in water and hygroscopic as a solid, although it does not form hydrates. It is predominantly used in agriculture as a high nitrogen fertilizer.

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