Lightning, Fires and Other Atmospheric Processes Result in the Formation

question 11

Essay

Lightning, fires and other atmospheric processes result in the formation of nitric acid, HNO₃, from atmospheric N₂, O₂ and H₂O. Write balanced chemical equations to represent the three reactions involved in the formation of HNO₃ by this route.

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