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The largest source of fixed nitrogen was found in _______.
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Chile
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Why was there a bunch of chilean saltpeter on the Chilean coasts?
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Bunch of sea birds defecating (im professional) on the coasts
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Chilean salt peter. AKA what?
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KNO3 - Potassium Nitrate
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Demand was high for Chilean salt peter for what use?
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fertilizer and explosives (gunpowder)
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The method for producing synthetic ammonia.
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Haber-Bosch process
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In 1913, who were the top 3 suppliers of fixed nitrogen?
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In order:
Chile Germany Great Britain |
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In 1913, what rank did the US have as a supplier of fixed nitrogen?
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fourth
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In 1913, how much of the world's fixed nitrogen was Chile supplying?
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56%
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In 1934, how much of the world's fixed nitrogen was Chile supplying?
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7%
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There is another file that has a few important nitrogen compounds
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this isn't a question, its a fact, so if you flipped the card now it's time to call yourself a dork.
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