Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 14 - Chemical Equilibrium - Questions & Problems - Page 656: 14.21

Answer

$$K_c = 2.6 \times 10^4$$ $$K_p = 3.2 \times 10^{2} $$

Work Step by Step

1. Since the equation was inverted, the new $K_c$ is equal to the inverse of the original constant value: $$K'_c = \frac{1}{3.8 \times 10^{-5}} = 2.6 \times 10^4$$ 2. Calculate $\Delta n$ (n is the amount of moles of gases): $$\Delta n = n_{products} - n_{reactants} = 1 - 2 = -1 $$ 3. Convert the temperature to Kelvin: $$T/K = 727 + 273.15 = 1000.15 $$ 4. Calculate Kp: $$K_p = K_c(RT)^{\Delta n} = ( 2.6 \times 10^{4} )(0.0821 \times 1000.15 )^{ -1 }$$ $$K_p = 3.2 \times 10^{2} $$
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