Question

If Ammonium Nitrate (NH4NO3) is 35% Nitrogen, what is the mass of Nitrogen in 2.5 kg of NH4NO3?

Answer 1

As Nitrogen comprises 35% of the mass of ammonium nitrate, 2.5 kg of NH₄NO₃ contains:

m(N) = 2.5 kg × 35 % / 100% = 0.875 kg = 875 g

Answer: 875 g