A student solved the following problem and found [N204] = 0.16 M at equilibrium. How could this student recognize that the answer was wrong without reworking the problem? The problem was: What is the equilibrium concentration of N204 in a mixture formed from a sample of NO, with a concentration of 0.10 M? 2NO2(g) = N204(g) K=160

A student solved the following problem and found [N204] = 0.16 M at equilibrium. How could this student recognize that the answer was wrong without reworking the problem? The problem was: What is the equilibrium concentration of N204 in a mixture formed from a sample of NO, with a concentration of 0.10 M? 2NO2(g) = N204(g) K=160

Chemistry

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Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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