Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
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Chapter 14 - Chemical Equilibrium - Questions & Problems - Page 656: 14.24

Answer

$$K_p = 7.09 \times 10^{-3}$$

Work Step by Step

1. At equilibrium, these are the partial pressures we get: $P_{NH_3} = 0 + 2x$ $P_{CO_2} = 0 + x$ 2. According to the problem, $P_{NH_3} + P_{CO_2} = 0.363 \space atm$. Substituting: $2x + x = 0.363$ $3x = 0.363$ $x = 0.121$ $P_{NH_3} = 2(0.121) = 0.242 \space atm$ $P_{CO_2} = 0.121 \space atm$ 3. Write the expression for $K_p$ and evaluate it: $$K_p = \frac{[Products]}{[Reactants]} = P_{NH_3}^2P_{CO_2}$$ $$K_p = (0.242)^2(0.121) = 7.09 \times 10^{-3}$$
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