reaction stoichiometry

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What is the purpose of rapidly inflating an airbag?

To generate enough nitrogen gas to fully inflate the airbag during a collision (correct)

To provide additional storage space in the vehicle

To alert the driver of a collision

To provide a soft landing for passengers

What chemical reaction is commonly used to inflate airbags?

Decomposition of sodium azide (correct)

Reduction of hydrogen peroxide

Combustion of methane

Oxidation of iron

What is the product of the decomposition of sodium azide?

$CO_2(g)$

$H_2O(l)$

$N_2(g)$ (correct)

$NaCl(s)$

Which rectangle on the flowchart represents the 'Number of particles of B'?

Green rectangle labeled 'Number of particles of B' Signup and view all the answers

What does Avogadro's number represent in the context of the flowchart?

Number of particles of B Signup and view all the answers

How is an airbag inflated in a fraction of a second during a collision?

By rapidly decomposing sodium azide to produce gaseous nitrogen Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to carefully measure the amount of sodium azide used in airbag systems?

To generate enough nitrogen gas to fully inflate the airbag during a collision Signup and view all the answers

Which step is essential for initiating the decomposition of sodium azide?

Passing an electrical current through it Signup and view all the answers

'NaN3' in the chemical reaction represents what compound?

$NaN_3$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using sodium azide in airbag systems?

To generate gaseous nitrogen rapidly for inflating the airbag. Signup and view all the answers

Why must the amount of sodium azide used in airbags be carefully measured?

To generate enough nitrogen gas to fully inflate the airbag. Signup and view all the answers

What role does Avogadro's number play in the process of inflating an airbag?

Converting moles of substances into number of particles. Signup and view all the answers

How does an electrical current initiate the decomposition of sodium azide in airbag systems?

By providing the necessary activation energy for decomposition. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the rapid generation of gaseous nitrogen have on airbag deployment?

Facilitates quick and full inflation of the airbag. Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical reaction is commonly utilized for inflating airbags in vehicles?

$2NaN3(s) \rightarrow 3N2(g) + 2Na(s)$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate volume of gaseous nitrogen generated from a small mass (~100 g) of sodium azide?

~50 L Signup and view all the answers

In what time frame does the complete inflation of a typical airbag occur?

~0.05 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What happens to sodium azide during its decomposition in an airbag system?

$NaN3$ decomposes into gaseous nitrogen and sodium. Signup and view all the answers

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