Interpretation:
The type of reaction of sodium nitride to produce sodium metal and nitrogen gas needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
A single compound splits into two or more new elements in a decomposition reaction. The general illustration of the reaction is as follows:
Answer to Problem 14STP
Reaction of sodium nitride to produce sodium metal and nitrogen gas is a decomposition reaction.
Explanation of Solution
Sodium nitride broken down to produce Na metal and
In this reaction a single compound (
Decomposition reaction is reverse of synthesis reaction. Two or more compounds react together to produce a single compound in synthesis reaction.
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