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Describe what causes the airbag to inflate on the particle level

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The chemical at the heart of the hair bag
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Answer:

The chemical at the heart of the air bag reaction is called sodium azide, or NaN3. CRASHES trip sensors in cars that send an electric signal to an ignitor. The heat generated causes sodium azide to decompose into sodium metal and nitrogen gas, which inflates the car's air bags

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