Chemistry 9th Edition

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Chapter 13 - Chemical Equilibrium - Exercises - Page 645: 37

Answer

The equilibrium constant for that reaction is equal to $8.0 \times 10^{9}$.

Work Step by Step

1. Calculate the concentrations in mol per liter: $Fe(s):$ Solid. So we don't consider it on the expression $O_2(g): \frac{1.0\times 10^{-3}mol}{2.0L}= 5.0 \times 10^{-4} mol/L$ $Fe_2O_3(s) $: Solid. So we don't consider it on the expression. 2. Write the equilibrium constant expression: ** Since the coefficient for $O_2$ is "3", that will be its concentration exponent. $K = \frac{[Products]}{[Reactants]} = \frac{1}{[O_2]^3} \times \frac{1}{(5.0 \times 10^{-4})^3} = 8.0 \times 10^{9}$
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