Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 22 - Sections 22.1-22.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 1070: 53

Answer

No, hydrogen azide ($HN_{3}$) is not stable at any temperature.

Work Step by Step

$HN_{3}$ has a positive $\Delta G_{f}^{\circ}$, meaning that it spontaneously decomposes into $H_{2}$ and $N_{2}$ at room temperature. There are no temperatures at which $HN_{3}$ will be stable. $\Delta H_{f}$ is positive and $\Delta S_{f}$ is negative, so $\Delta G_{f}$ will always be negative.
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