Write a balanced chemical equation for the three reactions that occur when an airbag is  deployed.

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Write a balanced chemical equation for the three reactions that occur when an airbag is 

deployed.

Reaction 2: The sodium (from reaction 1) reacts with potassium nitrate to produce potassium
oxide, sodium oxide, and additional nitrogen gas.
Reaction 3: The metal oxides (formed in reaction 2) react with silicon dioxide in a final
reaction to produce silicate glass (Na₂K₂SiO₂) in a synthesis reaction.
Transcribed Image Text:Reaction 2: The sodium (from reaction 1) reacts with potassium nitrate to produce potassium oxide, sodium oxide, and additional nitrogen gas. Reaction 3: The metal oxides (formed in reaction 2) react with silicon dioxide in a final reaction to produce silicate glass (Na₂K₂SiO₂) in a synthesis reaction.
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