How Much Do You Know About Sodium Nitrate?

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1. Its molar mass is ________ g/mol

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The molar mass of the given substance is 85 g/mol.

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2. Its melting point is _________degrees celsius 

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The correct answer is 308 degrees Celsius. This is the melting point of the substance being referred to in the question.

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3. Sodium nitrate is also known as ________

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Sodium nitrate is commonly referred to as Chile saltpeter. This name is derived from the fact that Chile was historically the largest producer and exporter of sodium nitrate. It was widely used as a fertilizer and in the production of explosives. The term "Chile saltpeter" distinguishes it from other forms of saltpeter found in different regions, such as Brazil, Belize, or Columbia.

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4. The density of sodium nitrate is _______g/cm3

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The correct answer is 2.257. The density of a substance is defined as its mass per unit volume. In the case of sodium nitrate, the density is 2.257 g/cm3, which means that for every cubic centimeter of sodium nitrate, it has a mass of 2.257 grams.

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5. The boiling point of sodium nitrate is _________ degrees celsius

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The boiling point of sodium nitrate is 380 degrees Celsius.

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6. It is used for all of the following except?

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The given options represent various uses of the substance in question. Fertilizer, gun powder, and food additives are all examples of uses for the substance. However, hair dye is not a use for the substance.

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7. The formula for Sodium Nitrate is ____________

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The correct answer is NaNO3. Sodium nitrate is composed of one sodium ion (Na+) and one nitrate ion (NO3-). The formula reflects this by showing the presence of one sodium atom and one nitrate group in the compound. The subscript 3 indicates that there are three oxygen atoms in the nitrate group.

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8. The largest naturally occurring deposits of sodium nitrate is located in ________________

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The largest naturally occurring deposits of sodium nitrate are located in Peru.

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Its molar mass is ________ g/mol
Its melting point is _________degrees celsius 
Sodium nitrate is also known as ________
The density of sodium nitrate is _______g/cm3
The boiling point of sodium nitrate is _________ degrees celsius
It is used for all of the following except?
The formula for Sodium Nitrate is ____________
The largest naturally occurring deposits of sodium nitrate is located...
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