Answer to Question #114470 in General Chemistry for mike

Question

Here is a balanced equation. Use it to answer the questions below.

2Pb(NO3)2

Answer 1

Here is a balanced equation:

2Pb(NO₃)₂=2PbO+4NO₂+O₂

Assume we are asked what is the amount of substance of oxygen will be produced as a result of decomposition of 20 mol of Pb(NO₃)₂? The answer is 10 mol of oxygen because according to the balanced reaction, 2 molecules of Pb(NO₃)₂ produce just 1 molecule of O₂