Question

Ammonium nitrate decomposes explosively upon heating according to the following equation:
2NH4NO3(s) ---> 2NH3 (g) + CO2 (g) + H2O (g)

Calculate the total volume of gas produced at 125°C and 748 mm Hg when 1.55 kg of ammonium nitrate completely decomposes.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Ammonium nitrate decomposes explosively upon heating according to the following equation: 2NH.NO,(s) → 2NH, (9) + CO2 (g) + H2O (9) Calculate the total volume of gas produced at 125°C and 748 mm Hg when 1.55 kg of ammonium nitrate completely decomposes. 2. Aerosol cans carry clear warnings against incineration because high pressures can develop at high temperature. Using the ideal gas law, explain the basis for this warning. 3. A yet unknown chemist presents his findings at a news conference on the treatment of a major disease, stating that: "This process will radically improve the way patients are treated. A small 1 mol dose of the drug is vaporized in a 20 L chamber at a temperature of 300K and pressure of 10 atm. Please invest generously in our company." Should you believe him and invest in his company? Explain. 4. You are given a sample of an unknown gas. Describe how you can identify the gas in the laboratory