Chapter 14, Problem 14.72P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The balanced equation for the reaction of thermal decomposition of solid ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}{\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}$ has to be written and oxidation states of $\text{N}$ in ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}{\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}$ and in ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ also be given.

Concept Introduction:

Balanced equation:

In a chemical equation, the number of atoms or elements that present in both reactant and product sides are equal means this equation is known as balanced equation.

Oxidation state:

The number of electrons lost or gain from an atom in the formation of molecule is known as oxidation state.