Which one of the following is not true concerning automotive air bags?
A)They are inflated as a result of a decomposition reaction.
B)They are loaded with sodium azide initially.
C)The gas used for inflating them is oxygen.
D)The two products of the decomposition reaction are sodium and nitrogen.
E)A gas is produced when the air bag activates.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The gas used for inflating the air bags is not oxygen, but rather nitrogen gas or a mixture of nitrogen and argon. Sodium azide is loaded initially in the air bag, and it decomposes to produce sodium metal and nitrogen gas. The gas produced when the air bag activates is nitrogen gas, which inflates the air bag.

Which One of the Following Is Not True Concerning Automotive