Question

Which of the following is called as Chile saltpeter?

• A. Rubidium nitrate
• B. Sodium nitrate
• C. Lithium nitrate
• D. Potassium Nitrate

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Sodium nitrate

Sodium nitrate (NaNo3) is called Chile saltpeter and potassium nitrate (KNO3) is called Indian saltpeter. Chile saltpeter which is Sodium nitrate is commonly and naturally found in Chile and Peru.