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2. While a series of events take place within the airbag system, what ultimately causes the airbag, stored in the steering column, to inflate?

2. While a series of events take place within the airbag system, what ultimately causes the airbag, stored in the steering column, to inflate?

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1) What is an ion? Explain the difference between a monatomic and polyatomic ion. An ion is a charged atom with #protons # # electrons. On page three, paragraph one reads, "The prefix poly- means many, and atomic refers to atoms. An ion with more than one atom is a polyatomic ion. As a result, polyatomic ions differ from monoatomic ions, which contain only one atom." Polyatomic ions are groups of covalently bonded atoms, where the total number of protons is not equal to the total number of electrons. Atoms become ions when they gain or lose electrons and this results in a net charge. On page two, the ionic compound image shows an ionic bond formed between aluminum (Al) and chlorine (CI). In this image, Al+3 is a monoatomic ion as it is composed of one atom. AIC13 is a polyatomic ion because there is more than one atom involved.
Transcribed Image Text:1) What is an ion? Explain the difference between a monatomic and polyatomic ion. An ion is a charged atom with #protons # # electrons. On page three, paragraph one reads, "The prefix poly- means many, and atomic refers to atoms. An ion with more than one atom is a polyatomic ion. As a result, polyatomic ions differ from monoatomic ions, which contain only one atom." Polyatomic ions are groups of covalently bonded atoms, where the total number of protons is not equal to the total number of electrons. Atoms become ions when they gain or lose electrons and this results in a net charge. On page two, the ionic compound image shows an ionic bond formed between aluminum (Al) and chlorine (CI). In this image, Al+3 is a monoatomic ion as it is composed of one atom. AIC13 is a polyatomic ion because there is more than one atom involved.
2. While a series of events take place within the airbag system, what ultimately causes the airbag, stored in the steering column, to inflate? to fill up WITH GAS get bigger USING A GAS Page 2, Paragraph 2: This ignites the charge which prompts a deflated nylon airbag (pack or your steering column, dashboard or car door) at about 200 miles par Page 2, Paragraph 6: A solid chemical mix is held in what is basically a small tray within the steering column. Then the mechanism is triggered an electric charge heats up a small filament to ignite the chemicals and BLAMMO-a rapid reaction produces a lot of nitrogen gas. Think of it as supersonic Jiffy Pop, with the kernels as the propellant. Page 2 Paragraph 7: A decomposition reaction is a reaction in which a compound breaks down into er substances This ignites the charge which prompts a decomposition reaction that fills the deflated nylon airbag (packed in your steering column, dashboard or car door) at about 200 miles per hour. The whole process takes a mere 1/25 of a second. The bag itself has tiny holes that begin releasing the gas as soon as it's filled. The goal is for the bag to be deflating by time your head hits it. That way it absorbs the impact, rather than your head bouncing back off the fully inflated airbag and causing you the sort of whiplash that could break your neck. Manufacturers use different chemical stews to fill their airbags. A solid chemical mix is held in what is basically a small tray within the steering column. When the mechanism is triggered, an electric charge heats up a small filament to ignite the chemicals and BLAMMO!-a rapid reaction produces a lot of nitrogen gas. Think of it as supersonic Jiffy Pop, with the kernels as the propellant. This type of chemical reaction is called "decomposition". A decomposition reaction is a reaction in which a compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances. A reaction is also considered to be decomposition even when one or more of the products are still compounds.
Transcribed Image Text:2. While a series of events take place within the airbag system, what ultimately causes the airbag, stored in the steering column, to inflate? to fill up WITH GAS get bigger USING A GAS Page 2, Paragraph 2: This ignites the charge which prompts a deflated nylon airbag (pack or your steering column, dashboard or car door) at about 200 miles par Page 2, Paragraph 6: A solid chemical mix is held in what is basically a small tray within the steering column. Then the mechanism is triggered an electric charge heats up a small filament to ignite the chemicals and BLAMMO-a rapid reaction produces a lot of nitrogen gas. Think of it as supersonic Jiffy Pop, with the kernels as the propellant. Page 2 Paragraph 7: A decomposition reaction is a reaction in which a compound breaks down into er substances This ignites the charge which prompts a decomposition reaction that fills the deflated nylon airbag (packed in your steering column, dashboard or car door) at about 200 miles per hour. The whole process takes a mere 1/25 of a second. The bag itself has tiny holes that begin releasing the gas as soon as it's filled. The goal is for the bag to be deflating by time your head hits it. That way it absorbs the impact, rather than your head bouncing back off the fully inflated airbag and causing you the sort of whiplash that could break your neck. Manufacturers use different chemical stews to fill their airbags. A solid chemical mix is held in what is basically a small tray within the steering column. When the mechanism is triggered, an electric charge heats up a small filament to ignite the chemicals and BLAMMO!-a rapid reaction produces a lot of nitrogen gas. Think of it as supersonic Jiffy Pop, with the kernels as the propellant. This type of chemical reaction is called "decomposition". A decomposition reaction is a reaction in which a compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances. A reaction is also considered to be decomposition even when one or more of the products are still compounds.
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