6. Consider the following reversible reaction. In a 3.00 liter container, the following amounts are found in equilibrium at 400 °C: 0.0420 mole N2, 0.516 mole H2 and 0.0357 mole NH3. Evaluate Kc. N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g) (a) 0.202 (b) 1.99 (c) 16.0 (d) 4.94 (e) 0.503

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### Equilibrium Constant Calculation

**Problem Statement:**

Consider the following reversible reaction in a 3.00 liter container, with the following amounts found in equilibrium at 400 °C:

- 0.0420 mole N₂
- 0.516 mole H₂
- 0.0357 mole NH₃

Evaluate the equilibrium constant \( K_c \).

**Reaction:**

\[ \text{N}_2(g) + 3\text{H}_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2\text{NH}_3(g) \]

**Options:**

(a) 0.202  
(b) 1.99  
(c) 16.0  
(d) 4.94  
(e) 0.503

**Solution Steps:**

1. **Determine Concentrations:**

   - N₂: \(\frac{0.0420 \text{ moles}}{3 \text{ L}} = 0.0140 \text{ M}\)
   - H₂: \(\frac{0.516 \text{ moles}}{3 \text{ L}} = 0.172 \text{ M}\)
   - NH₃: \(\frac{0.0357 \text{ moles}}{3 \text{ L}} = 0.0119 \text{ M}\)

2. **Write the Expression for \( K_c \):**

   \[ K_c = \frac{[\text{NH}_3]^2}{[\text{N}_2][\text{H}_2]^3} \]

3. **Substitute Values:**

   \[
   K_c = \frac{(0.0119)^2}{(0.0140)(0.172)^3}
   \]

4. **Calculate \( K_c \):**

   Complete the calculation to solve for \( K_c \), selecting the correct answer from the options provided.
Transcribed Image Text:### Equilibrium Constant Calculation **Problem Statement:** Consider the following reversible reaction in a 3.00 liter container, with the following amounts found in equilibrium at 400 °C: - 0.0420 mole N₂ - 0.516 mole H₂ - 0.0357 mole NH₃ Evaluate the equilibrium constant \( K_c \). **Reaction:** \[ \text{N}_2(g) + 3\text{H}_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2\text{NH}_3(g) \] **Options:** (a) 0.202 (b) 1.99 (c) 16.0 (d) 4.94 (e) 0.503 **Solution Steps:** 1. **Determine Concentrations:** - N₂: \(\frac{0.0420 \text{ moles}}{3 \text{ L}} = 0.0140 \text{ M}\) - H₂: \(\frac{0.516 \text{ moles}}{3 \text{ L}} = 0.172 \text{ M}\) - NH₃: \(\frac{0.0357 \text{ moles}}{3 \text{ L}} = 0.0119 \text{ M}\) 2. **Write the Expression for \( K_c \):** \[ K_c = \frac{[\text{NH}_3]^2}{[\text{N}_2][\text{H}_2]^3} \] 3. **Substitute Values:** \[ K_c = \frac{(0.0119)^2}{(0.0140)(0.172)^3} \] 4. **Calculate \( K_c \):** Complete the calculation to solve for \( K_c \), selecting the correct answer from the options provided.
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