Topical Questions These questions are keyed to major topics in the chapter. Usually a q...

Topical Questions

These questions are keyed to major topics in the chapter. Usually a question that is answered at the back of this book is paired with a similar one that is not.

Some metal oxides, such as lead(II) oxide, can be decomposed to the metal and oxygen simply by heating.

(a) Is the decomposition of lead(II) oxide productfavored at 25 °C? Explain.

(b) If not, can it become so if the temperature is raised?

(c) As the temperature increases, at what temperature does the reaction first become product-favored?