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GK QUESTION#3525

What is the chemical name of saltpetre?

  1. APotassium nitrateCorrect answer
  2. BPotassium
  3. CLead nitrate
  4. DLead sulphate
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A. Potassium nitrate

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Saltpetre, or saltpeter, ordinarily means potassium nitrate, KNO₃. It contains K⁺ and NO₃⁻ ions. The related term Chile saltpetre refers to sodium nitrate, so the potassium and sodium salts should be distinguished.

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