A. What can be inferred about the chemical reaction that has occurred?
b. Here are two different reactions:
- CH4(g) + 2O2(g) → CO2(g) + 2H2O(ℓ) + 213 kcal
- N2(g) + O2(g) + 45 kcal → 2NO(g)
Which of the above reactions might have taken place in the beaker? Support your answer with evidence.
c. Are the above reactions balanced? Support your answer with evidence.
d. How does an understanding of the law of conservation of mass impact the design and implementation of chemical processes?