Vehicle Airbags Inflate When the Ionic Compound Sodium Azide Rapidly

question 85

Multiple Choice

Vehicle airbags inflate when the ionic compound sodium azide rapidly decomposes to the elements sodium and nitrogen.If the azide ion is a polyatomic ion with the formula N₃−_, what is the formula of sodium azide?

• A)NaN₃
• B)Na₃N₃
• C)Na₃(N₃)₃
• D)Na₃N
• E)Na(N₃)₃

---

Definitions:

Free Associations

Encouragement for a person to express a stream of consciousness to unearth subconscious thoughts and feelings.

Principle of Equivalence

In physics, specifically in general relativity, it is the principle stating that gravitational and inertial forces are of a similar nature and often indistinguishable.

Personality Model

A theoretical framework used to understand and categorize the various aspects of human personality and behavior.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

A personality assessment tool designed to identify a person's personality type, strengths, and preferences based on Jungian psychology.