Air Bag Stoichiometry Challenge

What substance is typically used in real airbags for gas generation?

• Sodium azide

• Vinegar

• Sodium bicarbonate

• Baking soda

What gas is produced in the experiment using baking soda and vinegar?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

What is the maximum allowed mass for the airbag in the experiment?

• 10 grams

• 12 grams

• 15 grams

• 8 grams

Why is it important to ensure there is no air in the bag before starting the reaction?

• To prevent the bag from bursting

• To prevent the bag from floating away

• To speed up the reaction

• To ensure accurate weight measurements

What type of reaction occurs when baking soda reacts with vinegar in the experiment?

• Redox

• Photosynthesis

• Endothermic

• Exothermic

How many milliliters of vinegar were used in the first trial?

• 8 mL

• 9 mL

• 7 mL

• 6 mL

Which trial had the most baking soda and the least vinegar?

• First trial

• Fourth trial

• Third trial

• Second trial

What is the molar mass of baking soda used in the calculations?

• 84.007 g/mol

• 60.005 g/mol

• 44.01 g/mol

• 58.44 g/mol

What was the limiting reactant in the experiment?

• Baking soda

• Water

• Vinegar

• Sodium acetate

Which trial potentially had the best airbag performance according to the instructor?

• Trial 1

• Trial 4

• Trial 2

• Trial 3