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Download Solution PDFWhich two gases are released when lead nitrate is heated?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Nitrogen dioxide and oxygen.Key Points
- Lead nitrate when heated undergoes decomposition reaction and releases two gases.
- The two gases released are nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and oxygen (O2).
- Nitrogen dioxide is a reddish-brown toxic gas with a pungent odor and is a major air pollutant.
- It contributes to the formation of acid rain and respiratory problems.
- Oxygen is a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for respiration and combustion.
- Lead nitrate is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and is used in the manufacture of explosives, matches, and other chemicals.
- Nitrogen oxide (NOx) is a group of highly reactive gases that are formed when fuel is burned at high temperatures.
- They contribute to the formation of smog and acid rain.
- Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced by incomplete combustion of fossil fuels.
- It is toxic and can cause headaches, dizziness, and even death in high concentrations.
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