An emergency breathing apparatus placed in mines or caves works via the chemical

Chapter 0, Problem 96

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An emergency breathing apparatus placed in mines or caves works via the chemical reaction: If the oxygen supply becomes limited or if the air becomes poisoned, a worker can use the apparatus to breathe while exiting the mine. Notice that the reaction produces which can be breathed, and absorbs a product of respiration. What minimum amount of is required for the apparatus to produce enough oxygen to allow the user 15 minutes to exit the mine in an emergency? Assume that an adult consumes approximately 4.4 g of oxygen in 15 minutes of normal breathing

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