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Shown here are molecular views of two different possible mechanisms by which an automobile airbag might function. One of these mechanisms involves a chemical reaction and the other does not. By looking at the molecular views, can you tell which mechanism operates via a chemical reaction? When an airbag is detonated, the bag inflates. These figures show two possible ways in which the inflation may happen. | Numerade

SOLVED: Automobile airbags inflate due to the formation of nitrogen gas from the chemical reaction:N2(g) 2 Na(s) -> 2 NaN3(s)Identify the number of each atom in the reactants and products for this balanced reaction. Identify the number of Na atoms in the reactants and products.Reactants:2 Na atomsProducts:2 Na atomsIdentify the number of N atoms in the reactants and products.Reactants:1 N atomProducts:2 N atoms

SOLVED:Automobile air bag inflate following a serious impact. The impact triggers the chemical reaction: 2 NaN3( s) ⟶2 Na(s) 3  N2(g) If an automobile air bag has a volume of 11.8  L, how much NaN3 in grams is required to fully inflate the air bag upon impact? Assume STP conditions.

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