Lesson: Properties of Nitric Acid Chemistry • Second Year of Secondary School

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In this lesson, we will learn how to describe the physical and chemical properties and uses of nitric acid.

Students will be able to

explain the physical properties of nitric acid,
explain the chemical properties of nitric acid, for example, its thermal decomposition and its role as an oxidizing agent,
describe the preparation of nitric acid from nitrate salts and acid,
describe the reactions of nitric acid with metals and predict whether a reaction will occur and what products are formed,
describe the test for the nitrate ion and distinguish between the nitrate and nitrite anion,
give examples and describe the industrial and commercial uses of nitric acid.