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What does NPK stand for in the context of fertilisers?

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MCQ

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practice

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Topic

The Haber process and the use of NPK fertilisers

Question

  1. A. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
  2. B. Nitrogen, potassium, calcium
  3. C. Nitrogen, phosphorus, carbon
  4. D. Nitrogen, phosphorus, chlorine

Answer

The correct option is Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain that nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compounds are used in fertilisers to improve agricultural productivity. (Chemistry only) in the subtopic Production and uses of NPK fertilisers.

Explanation

The correct option is Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain that nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compounds are used in fertilisers to improve agricultural productivity. (Chemistry only). This belongs to the subtopic Production and uses of NPK fertilisers within The Haber process and the use of NPK fertilisers, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Production and uses of NPK fertilisers.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Fertiliser Components

Students often confuse nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium as being the only components of fertilisers, neglecting to mention that they are compounds.

Clarify that nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are elements that form various compounds used in fertilisers, and ensure to specify that these compounds improve agricultural productivity.

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