Add aqueous sodium hydroxide and aluminium foil into a sample of the solution, and warm gently. If a pungent colorless gas is produced, which turns damp red litmus blue, it shows the presence of nitrate ions.
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Add aqueous sodium hydroxide and aluminium foil into a sample of the solution, and warm gently. If a pungent colorless gas is produced, which turns damp red litmus blue, it shows the presence of nitrate ions.