Consider the heterogeneous equilibrium process: C(s) + CO₂(g) = 2CO(g) At 700°C, the total pressure of the system is found to be 4.50 atm. If the equilibrium constant Kp is 1.52, calculate the equilibrium partial pressures of CO₂ and CO.

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Consider the heterogeneous
equilibrium process:
2CO(g)
C(s) + CO₂(g)
At 700°C, the total pressure of the system is found to
be 4.50 atm. If the equilibrium constant Kp is 1.52,
calculate the equilibrium partial pressures of CO₂
and CO.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the heterogeneous equilibrium process: 2CO(g) C(s) + CO₂(g) At 700°C, the total pressure of the system is found to be 4.50 atm. If the equilibrium constant Kp is 1.52, calculate the equilibrium partial pressures of CO₂ and CO.
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