NEETChemistrys Block Elements
What happens to alkaline earth metal nitrates when they are heated?
Options
- AThey form water
- BThey decompose to give the respective metal oxide
- CThey produce nitrogen gas
- DThey remain unchanged
Correct answer
B. They decompose to give the respective metal oxide
Step-by-step solution
Upon heating, alkaline earth metal nitrates decompose to give the respective metal oxide and nitrogen dioxide gas.