A car air bag requires 70. L of nitrogen gas to inflate properly. The following equation represents the production of nitrogen gas:

2NAN subscript 3 yielding 2NA + 3N subscript 2

the density of nitrogen gas is typically 1.16 g/L at room temperature. How would you calculate the number of grams of Nitrogen that is needed to inflate the air bag?

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First let me point out that NAN3 is NOT the same as NaN3 and NA is not the same as Na.
2NaN3 ==> 2Na + 3N2

How about 1.16 g/L x 70 L = ?? g.