Chapter 3, Problem 3.50QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The reaction between three molecules of nitrogen and sufficient number of the oxygen molecule to produce $50\%$ mixture of ${\text{NO}}_2$ and ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_4$ is to be sketched. To represent $\text{N}$ and $\text{O}$ different-colored spheres are to be used.

Concept introduction: In the balanced chemical reaction the number of atoms present at reactant side is always equal to the number of atoms present at the product side. The term mole is a unit to measure the amount of reactant or product present in the compound. The mass of the gaseous reactants and gaseous products may or may not be same.

To determine: The sketch of the reaction between three molecules of nitrogen and sufficient number of the oxygen molecule to produce $50\%$ mixture of ${\text{NO}}_2$ and ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_4$.