Answer to Question #307686 in General Chemistry for Ikong

Question

Determine the spontaneity of the dissociation of ammonium nitrate the compound used in cold packs interpret the values obtained from the calculations

Answer 1

Ammonium nitrate dissolves in water and dissociates in ammonium cation and nitrate anion. These then combine with the free hydroxyl anions and hydrogen cations of water to form ammonium hydroxide and nitric acid.