Question

nitrogen dioxide does not rekindle a glowing splinter but support the combustion of carbon, phosphorus, lead etc, explain why given the equation of the reaction​

Answer 1

Answer:

Nitrogen dioxide does not rekindle a glowing splinter becuase it is a not a very good oxidant. However, it will support the combustion of burning substances that are able to decompose it into nitrogen and oxygen gas.

NO₂ (g) ----> N₂ (g) + O₂

The oxygen then produced will go ahead to rekindle the glowing splinter.

Explanation:

Nitrogen dioxide isa reddish brown gas that is given when trioxiponitrate (v) salts, for example Lead (ii) trioxonitrate (v) of heavy metals are heated.

It is an mild oxidizing agent due to the presence of oxygen in the molecule of the compound.

It does not support combustion and does not burning air because of the inertnesss of the nitrogen atom. However, it will support the combustion of burning substances that are able to decompose it into nitrogen and oxygen gas.

For example, phosphorus is a very combustible material due to its low ignition temperature of 35°C. It catches fire spontaneously in air. Nitrogen dioxide is decomposed by burning phosphorus to nitrogen and oxygen. The oxygen produced supports further combustion of the burning phosphorus.

NO₂ (g) ----> N₂ (g) + O₂