Chapter 10.9, Problem 1PPC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The volume of products of thesecond decompositionis to be compared to the volume of products of the first decomposition.

Concept introduction:

The standard form of an ideal gas equation is as follows:

$PV=nRT$

Here, $n$ is a number of moles, $R$ is the gas constant, $T$ is the temperature, $V$ is the volume, and $P$ is the pressure.

In a decomposition reaction, the compound is broken down into smaller compounds or elements.