Chapter 14, Problem 14.23QP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ that produces ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$.

Interpretation: The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ that produces ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The chemical equation that has equal number of atoms and equal amount of charges on both the sides of the equation is termed as balanced chemical equation.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ that produces ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_5$.

Interpretation: The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ that produces ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_5$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The chemical equation that has equal number of atoms and equal amount of charges on both the sides of the equation is termed as balanced chemical equation.