Study of Compounds - Nitric Acid
Science Solutions from Chapter -1 - Study of Compounds - Nitric Acid
In this unit, we will study compounds in detail. We will understand the preparation of nitric acid along with their properties. We will also know the uses of Sulphuric Acid.
Practice Other Topics from Study of Compounds - Nitric Acid
This topic provides an introduction to nitric acid. It explains how Lavoisier proved that one oxygen atom is contained in the acid. We will also come across the molecular mass and formula of nitric acid.

This topic helps us understand the preparation of nitric acid. It explains the laboratory method along with various chemical reactions. It also covers a short note on the preference of sulphuric acid over concentrated HCL for the preparation.

In this topic, we will explore the industrial process of preparation of nitric acid. It highlights the three steps of Ostwald's process here along with the flow chart. A short note on the concentration of nitric acid is also provided here.

In this topic, we will learn different physical and chemical properties of nitric acid. It highlights its chemical reactions with alkalies, carbonates and metallic sulphates. We will also learn about brown ring test.
