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26 September, 18:41

Write a balanced equation for the decomposition of tnt. assume that, upon explosion, tnt decomposes into n2 (g), co2 (g), h2o (g), and c (s) :

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  1. 26 September, 19:51
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    TNT = trinitrotoluene

    The molecular formula of TNT is C7H5N3O 6, so the decomposition equation is:

    4C7H5N3O 6 - - - > 6N2 (g) + 7CO2 (g) + 10H2O (g) + 21C (s)

    Count the atoms to the left and to the right to verify that the equation is balanced

    atom left right

    C 4*7 = 28 7 + 21 = 28

    H 4*5 = 20 10*2 = 20

    N 4*3 = 12 6*2 = 12

    O 4*6 = 24 7*2 + 10 = 24

    So, the equation is correctly balanced.

    Answer: 4C7H5N3O6 - - - > 6N2 (g) + 7CO2 (g) + 10H2O (g) + 21C (s)
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