209(d). Give one example of nitrate salt through its chemical and molecular formula.

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The salts containing nitrate (NO₃^-) ions in their composition are termed nitrate salts.
Some examples of nitrate salts are magnesium nitrate [Mg(NO₃)₂] and potassium nitrate (KNO₃).
Magnesium nitrate is inorganic nitrate salt of magnesium and hygroscopic in anhydrous form and is used in fertilizers.
Potassium nitrate is a natural source of nitrates and is used in fertilizers, preservatives, etc.

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