The thermite reaction is a reaction between rust (i.e. iron(…
The thermite reaction is a reaction between rust (i.e. iron(III) oxide) and elemental aluminum that produces elemental iron, aluminum oxide, and enough energy to heat the iron product near the temperature of the sun’s surface. The unbalanced equation is shown below. Balance the equation. Letters shown in red are not elements, they correspond to the blank space.
Read DetailsMercury(II) fulminate Hg(CNO)2 was used by Walter White to s…
Mercury(II) fulminate Hg(CNO)2 was used by Walter White to strong-arm Tuco in Breaking Bad. While the chemical is real, the dramatic effect in the show is largely exaggerated. Regardless of this, we can still use it as an example for determining molecular weights. What is the molecular weight of Mercury(II) fulminate?
Read DetailsIn the movie, The Martian, the main character attempted to m…
In the movie, The Martian, the main character attempted to make water through combustion of hydrogen gas according to the equation below: How many moles of water can be produced starting with 10 mol of oxygen gas? Hint: Ensure the equation if balanced before proceeding.
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