Question

Liquid nitroglycerin has a density of approximately 1.60 g/mL. The nitroglycerin decomposition reaction equation is:

Answer 1

Explanation:

Density = 1.60 g/mL

Initial Temperature T1 =  218.0°C + 273 = 491 K (Upon converting to kelvin temperature)

Final Temperature T2 = 750.0°C + 273 = 1023 K (Upon converting to kelvin temperature)

Mass of gas = 1.00 lb = 453.592 g (Upon converting to g)

Final Volume V2 = ?

Initial volume can be obtained from;

Density = Mass / Volume

Volume = Mass / Density

Volume = 453.592 / 1.60 = 283.495 ml

Initial Volume V1 = 283.495 ml

Using charles law;

V1 / T1 = V2 / T2

V2 = V1 * T2 / T1

V2 = 283.495 * 1023 / 491

V2 = 590.66 ml