Ammonium nitrate (NH₄NO₃) can decompose to form gaseous water, nitrogen, and oxygen.What is the sum of the coefficients in the balanced chemical equation?

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The balanced chemical equation for the decomposition of ammonium nitrate ($NH_4NO_3$) is $2NH_4NO_3 \rightarrow 2N_2 + 4H_2O + O_2$. Adding up the coefficients gives 2 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 9.

Ammonium Nitrate (NH4NO3) Can Decompose to Form Gaseous Water, Nitrogen

Ammonium Nitrate (NH₄NO₃) Can Decompose to Form Gaseous Water, Nitrogen