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Thermal decomposition of sodium azide (NaN3) into nitrogen gas and sodium metal is used to inflate car airbags. The reaction proceeds by the following chemical reaction.2NaN3(s)⟶3N2(g)+2Na(s)How many grams of NaN3 are need to inflate a 10.00L airbag with nitrogen gas at 1.000atm and 273.15K assuming ideal gas behavior?Include 4 significant figures in your answer. |
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Answer» Answer: AUTOMOTIVE AIR BAGS inflate when sodium azide, NaN3, rapidly decomposed into N2 and NA by the following reaction: 2 NaN3 --> 2 Na + 3 N2 |
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