write the observation for along with balanced chemical reaction for the following a) heating ammonium dicromate crystals b) dissociation of nitrogen tetraoxide
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Answer:Ammonium dichromate, (NH4)2Cr2O7, decomposes when heated to produce chromium(III) oxide [Cr2O3], nitrogen gas, and water vapor:
(NH4)2Cr2O7(s) ——> Cr2O3(s) + N2(g) + 4H2O(g)
While the ammonium dichromate decomposes, it gives off orange sparks and throws the green chromium(III) oxide crystals into the air, producing an effect that looks like a miniature volcanic eruption.
The chromium(III) oxide crystals that are produced are "fluffier" than the original ammonium dichromate crystals, and even though a lot of the mass of the starting materials escapes as vapor, the product looks like a larger amount of material.
In the following demonstrations, a pile of ammonium dichromate is ignited with a Bunsen burner, producing the "volcano" effect. Notice the volume of the green chromium(III) oxide solid produced, and how far the crystals have been thrown. The second video clip shows a similar demonstration at a closer magnification.