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Answer: When ammonium nitrite (NH4NO2) is heated, it
Chapter 5, Problem 5.99(choose chapter or problem)
When ammonium nitrite (\(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{NO}_{2}\)) is heated, it decomposes to give nitrogen gas. This property is used to inflate some tennis balls.
(a) Write a balanced equation for the reaction.
(b) Calculate the quantity (in grams) of \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{NO}_{2}\) needed to inflate a tennis ball to a volume of 86.2 mL at 1.20 atm and 22°C.
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QUESTION:
When ammonium nitrite (\(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{NO}_{2}\)) is heated, it decomposes to give nitrogen gas. This property is used to inflate some tennis balls.
(a) Write a balanced equation for the reaction.
(b) Calculate the quantity (in grams) of \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{NO}_{2}\) needed to inflate a tennis ball to a volume of 86.2 mL at 1.20 atm and 22°C.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
(a) The balanced equation for the thermal decomposition reaction of ammonium nitrite \(\left(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{NO}_{2}\right)\).
\(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{NO}_{2}(\mathrm{~s}) \rightarrow \mathrm{N}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l})\)