This molecule is made in the Ostwald process, which oxidizes ammonia and then reacts it with water.
Addition of this compound to solutions tests for proteins in the xathoproteic test. A common laboratory demonstration shows the oxidation of copper when placed in a solution of this molecule. This molecule is made in the Ostwald process, which oxidizes ammonia and then reacts it with water. It combines with hydrochloric acid to make aqua regia. For 10 points, name this acid with chemical formula HNO3.
Addition of this compound to solutions tests for proteins in the xathoproteic test.
{nitric} acid [or HNO3 before mentioned]