Aluminium Nitrate
Definition
Aluminium nitrate (Al(NO₃)₃) is an ionic compound composed of aluminium ions (Al³⁺) and nitrate ions (NO₃⁻). It is commonly used as a source of aluminium in various industrial applications.
Analogy
Imagine aluminium nitrate as a team of aluminium superheroes joined together with nitrate sidekicks to form a powerful compound.
Related terms
Nitrogen dioxide: Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is a gas composed of one nitrogen atom bonded to two oxygen atoms. It plays a role in air pollution and contributes to the formation of smog.
Sodium nitrate: Sodium nitrate (NaNO₃) is another type of nitrate compound. It is commonly used in fertilizers, food preservation, and fireworks.
Ammonium nitrate: Ammonium nitrate (NH₄NO₃) is an explosive compound frequently used in agriculture as a fertilizer and also in mining operations.
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