First-generation automobile airbags were inflated by the decomposition of sodium azide (M = 65.02):
2 NaN₃(s) → 2 Na(s) + 3 N₂(g)
What mass of sodium azide would be required to inflate a 16.0 L airbag to a pressure of 1.20 atm at 17 ºC?

Question

First-generation automobile airbags were inflated by the  decomposition of sodium azide (M = 65.02):
2 NaN3(s) → 2 Na(s) + 3  N2(g)
What mass of sodium azide would be required to inflate a 16.0 L airbag to a pressure of 1.20 atm at 17 ºC?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A.

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