Answer:
(a) 2NH4NO3 = 2N2O + 4H2O
(b) 20.24 grams
Explanation:
(a) 2 moles of ammonium nitrate decomposes to form to 2 moles of nitrous oxide and 4 moles of water.
(b) From the equation of reaction,
2 moles of NH4NO3 are used up to form 2 moles of N2O
0.46 mole of NH4NO3 would yield 0.46 mole of N2O
Mass of N2O formed = number of moles × MW = 0.46 × 44 = 20.24 grams