A suggested mechanism for the gas phase decomposition of

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Analyze a mechanism, including molecularities; solve by writing a net reaction; and identify any catalysts or intermediates.

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A suggested mechanism for the gas phase decomposition of nitrous oxide is:

• step 1:    N₂O---->N₂ + O
• step 2:    N₂O + O---->N₂ + O₂

• (a) Identify the molecularity of each step in the mechanism.step 1    _________(unimolecular/bimolecular/termolecular)
• step 2    _________(unimolecular/bimolecular/termolecular)

(b) Write the equation for the net reaction. Use the smallest integer coefficients possible and omit coefficients of 1. If a box is not needed, leave it blank.

___________ + __________ -----------> ______________     + _______________

(c) Identify any intemediates and/or catalysts in this mechanism.

Catalyst: Enter formula. If none, leave box blank. If coefficient is 1, omit it: _______________

Intermediate: Enter formula. If none, leave box blank. If coefficient is 1, omit it: ____________