Concept explainers
(a)
To determine: The use of ammonium nitrate in its reaction with fuel oil.
Interpretation: The reason for ammonium nitrate being widely used in reaction with fuel oil is to be explained.
Concept Introduction: The ammonium nitrate releases oxygen gas on decomposition.
(b)
To determine: The elements which are oxidized and reduced in the given reaction.
Interpretation: The elements which are oxidized and reduced in the reaction of ammonium nitrate with fuel oil are to be identified.
Concept Introduction: The oxidation means loss of electrons and reduction means gain of electrons.
(c)
To determine: The balanced chemical equation for the given reaction.
Interpretation: The balanced chemical equation for the thermal decomposition of ammonium nitrate.
Concept Introduction: The balanced chemical equation is the equation in which the number of atoms on the reactant side is equal to that on the product side.
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