Problem: Balance the following equations, and indicate whether they are combination, decomposition, or combustion reactions.NH4NO3(s) → N2O(g) + H2O(l)

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Unbalanced reaction: NH4NO3(s) → N2O(g) + H2O(l)

Balance H:

NH4NO3(s) → N2O(g) + 2 H2O(l)

N and O are also balanced

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Balance the following equations, and indicate whether they are combination, decomposition, or combustion reactions.


NH4NO3(s) → N2O(g) + H2O(l)

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