Ammonium carbamate, NH4CO₂NH₂, decomposes as follows: NH4CO₂NH₂(s) ⇒ 2NH3(g) + CO₂(g) Starting with only the solid, it is found that at 40°C the total gas pressure (NH3 and CO₂) is 0.363 atm. Calculate the equilibrium constant Kp.

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Ammonium carbamate, NH4CO₂NH2, decomposes as follows:
NH4CO₂NH₂(s) ⇒ 2NH3(g) + CO₂(g)
Starting with only the solid, it is found that at 40°C the total gas pressure (NH3 and CO₂) is 0.363 atm.
Calculate the equilibrium constant Kp.
Transcribed Image Text:Ammonium carbamate, NH4CO₂NH2, decomposes as follows: NH4CO₂NH₂(s) ⇒ 2NH3(g) + CO₂(g) Starting with only the solid, it is found that at 40°C the total gas pressure (NH3 and CO₂) is 0.363 atm. Calculate the equilibrium constant Kp.
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The equilibrium constant expression for the given reaction is as follows:

Kp = PNH32 PCO2

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