Write a Balanced Chemical Equation Illustrating the Decomposition of Chile $\rarr$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Write a balanced chemical equation illustrating the decomposition of chile saltpeter to form sodium nitrite and oxygen gas.

• A)2NaNO₂(s) \(\rarr\) 2NaNO₃(s) + O₂(g)
• B)NaNO₃(s) \(\rarr\) NaNO₂(s) + O₂(g)
• C)2NaNO₃(s) \(\rarr\)2NaNO₂(s) + O₂(g)
• D)3NaNO₂(s) \(\rarr\) 3NaNO₃(s) + O₂(g)
• E) None of the above

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