The equation in this problem is: 2Pb(NO3)2(s) --> 2PbO(s) + 4NO2(g) + O2(g)
And the question is what the pressure in the cylinder is after decomposition and cooling to a temperature of 300 K.
Solution:
Moles of Pb (NO3)2 = 3.31/331 = 0.0100
2 moles of Pb (NO3)2 will decay to mold 4 moles of NO2 and 1 mole of O2. So
0.0100 moles of Pb (NO3)2 will form 0.02 moles of NO2 and 0.00500 moles of
O2
Then use the formula: PV = nRT.
P = (0.02 + 0.005) * 0.082 * 300 / 1.62
= 0.380 atm