Describe the composition of urea.

Urea, with the chemical formula (NH₂)₂CO, consists of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen. The molecular composition is:

Nitrogen (46.6%)

Carbon (20%)

Oxygen (26.6%)

Hydrogen (6.7%)

Urea is widely used in fertilizers due to its high nitrogen content, which is essential for plant growth.

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