Asked by ashley

4{C3H5(NO3)2}(l)--->6N2(g)+O2(g)+12CO2(g)+10H2O(g)

If a dynamite of 100mL needs 3.5atm to explode, what minimum mass of
C3H5(NO3)2 do I need to put in at 25 degree celcius?

I tried to do this by finding the number of moles by the formula PV=nRT and then convert that into masss.is this correct?
if not please explain why.
Answered by bobpursley
Actually, it makes no sense. I wouldn't begin to try to understand it. If one is talking about the volume and pressure of the products after reaction, 25C is nonsense, as this reaction is very exothermic. I am not certain what was in the mind of the problem author, if anything at all.

Answered by ashley
my chemistry teacher just made it up. i think she wants to know how much to put in so it will explode.is there anyway to solve it even though it sounds akward?
Answered by bobpursley
No.
Answered by Dr Russ
Agreed, not a solvable problem really. Is this gaseous or liquid volume?

Also is it me or do the N atoms not balance?

Isn't it C3H5(NO3)3 ??
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