A sample of ammonium nitrite (ammo-nee-um night-right) is exposed to an oxygenated atmosphere. Given that the chemical formula of ammonium nitrite is NH4NO2, which of the following best describes what occurs next?
W) Ammonium nitrite combusts into nitrogen gas and water vapor
X) Ammonium nitrite decomposes into nitrogen gas and water vapor
Y) Ammonium nitrite decomposes into ammonia, nitrogen dioxide, and water vapor
Z) Ammonium nitrite oxidizes into ammonium nitrate
✔️Answer:X) Ammonium nitrite decomposes into nitrogen gas and water vapor
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