Problem: Ammonium perchlorate (NH4ClO4) is the solid rocket fuel used by the US space shuttle. It reacts itself to produce nitrogen gas (N2), Chlorine gas (Cl2), Oxygen gas (O2), water (H2O), and a great deal of energy.
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Question: What mass of oxygen gas is produced by the reaction of 8.7 g of ammonium perchlorate? Please explain your answer and also provide examples