Fertilisers (Paper 1) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main essential elements in fetilisers?
A
-Nitrogen
-Phosphorus
-Potassium
2
Q
What are fertilisers used for?
A
Supplying plants with the elements needed for their growth and life processes if they’re missing from the soil or need more. This increases crop yield.
3
Q
What is Ammonia used to produce?
A
Nitrogen-Containing Compounds
4
Q
What can you react Ammonia with to get Ammonium salts
A
Acids including nitric acid and phosphoric acid
5
Q
What method can Ammonium Sulfate and other fertilisers be made using?
A
Titration