An initial mixture of nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas is reacted in a rigid container at a certain temperature by the reaction 3 H₂(g) + N₂(g) ⇒ 2 NH3(g) At equilibrium, the concentrations are [H₂] = 6.0 M, [N₂] = 12 M, and [NH3] = 4.0 M. What were the concentrations of nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas that were reacted initially? H₂]0= M [N2]0= M

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### Chemical Equilibrium Problem

An initial mixture of nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas is reacted in a rigid container at a certain temperature by the reaction:

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

At equilibrium, the concentrations are \([\text{H}_2] = 6.0 \, \text{M}\), \([\text{N}_2] = 12 \, \text{M}\), and \([\text{NH}_3] = 4.0 \, \text{M}\). What were the concentrations of nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas that were reacted initially?

- \([\text{H}_2]_0 =\) [Input field] M
- \([\text{N}_2]_0 =\) [Input field] M
Transcribed Image Text:### Chemical Equilibrium Problem An initial mixture of nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas is reacted in a rigid container at a certain temperature by the reaction: \[ 3 \text{H}_2(\text{g}) + \text{N}_2(\text{g}) \rightleftharpoons 2 \text{NH}_3(\text{g}) \] At equilibrium, the concentrations are \([\text{H}_2] = 6.0 \, \text{M}\), \([\text{N}_2] = 12 \, \text{M}\), and \([\text{NH}_3] = 4.0 \, \text{M}\). What were the concentrations of nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas that were reacted initially? - \([\text{H}_2]_0 =\) [Input field] M - \([\text{N}_2]_0 =\) [Input field] M
**Chemical Equilibrium Problem:**

Consider the following system at equilibrium where \( \Delta H^\circ = 92.7 \, \text{kJ} \), and \( K_c = 1.80 \times 10^{-4} \), at 298 K:

\[ \text{NH}_4\text{HS (s)} \rightarrow \text{NH}_3\text{ (g)} + \text{H}_2\text{S (g)} \]

**Scenario:**
When some moles of NH\(_4\)HS(s) are removed from the equilibrium system at constant temperature:

1. **The value of \( K_c \):**
   - \( \circ \) Increases
   - \( \bigcirc \) Decreases
   - \( \circ \) Remains the same

2. **The value of \( Q_c \):**
   - \( \circ \) Is greater than \( K_c \)
   - \( \circ \) Is equal to \( K_c \)
   - \( \bigcirc \) Is less than \( K_c \)

3. **The reaction must:**
   - \( \bigcirc \) Run in the forward direction to reestablish equilibrium.
   - \( \circ \) Run in the reverse direction to reestablish equilibrium.
   - \( \circ \) Remain the same. It is already at equilibrium.

4. **The number of moles of NH\(_3\) will:**
   - \( \bigcirc \) Increase
   - \( \circ \) Decrease
   - \( \circ \) Remain the same

**Explanation:**

- **Equilibrium Constant \( K_c \):**
  The equilibrium constant \( K_c \) remains unchanged with the removal of a reactant or product as it solely depends on temperature.

- **Reaction Quotient \( Q_c \):**
  Removing the solid NH\(_4\)HS shifts the balance by reducing the concentration of products. Hence, \( Q_c \) becomes less than \( K_c \), making the system shift towards products to restore equilibrium.

- **Reaction Direction:**
  With \( Q_c \) less than \( K_c \), the reaction shifts forward to form more products and restore equilibrium.

- **NH\(_3\) Concentration:**
  As the reaction proceeds forward, the concentration of NH\
Transcribed Image Text:**Chemical Equilibrium Problem:** Consider the following system at equilibrium where \( \Delta H^\circ = 92.7 \, \text{kJ} \), and \( K_c = 1.80 \times 10^{-4} \), at 298 K: \[ \text{NH}_4\text{HS (s)} \rightarrow \text{NH}_3\text{ (g)} + \text{H}_2\text{S (g)} \] **Scenario:** When some moles of NH\(_4\)HS(s) are removed from the equilibrium system at constant temperature: 1. **The value of \( K_c \):** - \( \circ \) Increases - \( \bigcirc \) Decreases - \( \circ \) Remains the same 2. **The value of \( Q_c \):** - \( \circ \) Is greater than \( K_c \) - \( \circ \) Is equal to \( K_c \) - \( \bigcirc \) Is less than \( K_c \) 3. **The reaction must:** - \( \bigcirc \) Run in the forward direction to reestablish equilibrium. - \( \circ \) Run in the reverse direction to reestablish equilibrium. - \( \circ \) Remain the same. It is already at equilibrium. 4. **The number of moles of NH\(_3\) will:** - \( \bigcirc \) Increase - \( \circ \) Decrease - \( \circ \) Remain the same **Explanation:** - **Equilibrium Constant \( K_c \):** The equilibrium constant \( K_c \) remains unchanged with the removal of a reactant or product as it solely depends on temperature. - **Reaction Quotient \( Q_c \):** Removing the solid NH\(_4\)HS shifts the balance by reducing the concentration of products. Hence, \( Q_c \) becomes less than \( K_c \), making the system shift towards products to restore equilibrium. - **Reaction Direction:** With \( Q_c \) less than \( K_c \), the reaction shifts forward to form more products and restore equilibrium. - **NH\(_3\) Concentration:** As the reaction proceeds forward, the concentration of NH\
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3 space straight H subscript 2 left parenthesis straight g right parenthesis space plus space straight N subscript 2 left parenthesis straight g right parenthesis space rightwards harpoon over leftwards harpoon space 2 space NH subscript 3 left parenthesis straight g right parenthesis

From the equilibrium concentrations are:
[H2] = 6.0 M
[N2] = 12 M
[NH3] = 4.0 M

Chemical equilibrium is a dynamic state in a reversible chemical reaction where the rates of the forward and reverse reactions become equal. This means that while reactants are still forming products and products are forming reactants, their rates of conversion are balanced. At equilibrium, the concentrations of products and reactants generally stabilize, but they are not necessarily identical. 

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