Question

A loud classroom demonstration involves igniting a hydrogen filled balloon. The hydrogen within the balloon reacts explosively with oxygen in the air to form water. If the balloon is filled with a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen, the explosion is even louder than if the balloon is filled only with hydrogen-the intensity of the explosion depends on the relative amounts of oxygen and hydrogen gas within the balloon. Look at the molecular views representing different amounts of hydrogen and oxygen gas in four different balloons of equal size. Based on the balanced chemical equation (you will have to write one), which balloon will make the loudest explosion

Answer 1

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balanced chemical reaction:

2 H₂ (g) + 1 O₂ ( g ) ----------> 2 H₂O ( g )

Reagents :

H = 2 * 2 = 4

O = 1 * 2 = 2

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total = 4 + 2 => 6

Products:

H = 2 * 2 = 4

O = 2 * 1 = 2

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total = 4 + 2 => 6

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