Determine the value of Kp for the oxidation of sulfur dioxide at 298 K given that K. = 7.0 x 1024. 2 SO2(g) + O2(g) = 2 SO3(g) Kp = K.(TR)An where R = 0.08216 L.atm/mol.K Kp =

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### Determining the Value of \( K_p \) for the Oxidation of Sulfur Dioxide

Given the chemical equation for the oxidation of sulfur dioxide at 298 K:

\[ 2 \text{SO}_2(g) + \text{O}_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \text{SO}_3(g) \]

We are provided with the equilibrium constant in terms of concentration (\( K_c \)):

\[ K_c = 7.0 \times 10^{24} \]

To find the equilibrium constant in terms of pressure (\( K_p \)), we use the following formula:

\[ K_p = K_c (RT)^{\Delta n} \]

where:
- \( R \) is the ideal gas constant, which equals \( 0.08216 \, \text{L} \cdot \text{atm} / \text{mol} \cdot \text{K} \).
- \( T \) is the temperature in Kelvin, which is 298 K in this case.
- \( \Delta n \) is the change in moles of gas, calculated as follows:
  \[ \Delta n = (\text{moles of gaseous products}) - (\text{moles of gaseous reactants}) \]
  For this reaction:
  \[ \Delta n = (2) - (2 + 1) = 2 - 3 = -1 \]

With \( \Delta n = -1 \), the equation becomes:

\[ K_p = K_c (RT)^{-1} \]

Finally, by inserting the values into the equation, we can determine \( K_p \):

\[ K_p = 7.0 \times 10^{24} \left( 0.08216 \cdot 298 \right)^{-1} \]
Transcribed Image Text:### Determining the Value of \( K_p \) for the Oxidation of Sulfur Dioxide Given the chemical equation for the oxidation of sulfur dioxide at 298 K: \[ 2 \text{SO}_2(g) + \text{O}_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \text{SO}_3(g) \] We are provided with the equilibrium constant in terms of concentration (\( K_c \)): \[ K_c = 7.0 \times 10^{24} \] To find the equilibrium constant in terms of pressure (\( K_p \)), we use the following formula: \[ K_p = K_c (RT)^{\Delta n} \] where: - \( R \) is the ideal gas constant, which equals \( 0.08216 \, \text{L} \cdot \text{atm} / \text{mol} \cdot \text{K} \). - \( T \) is the temperature in Kelvin, which is 298 K in this case. - \( \Delta n \) is the change in moles of gas, calculated as follows: \[ \Delta n = (\text{moles of gaseous products}) - (\text{moles of gaseous reactants}) \] For this reaction: \[ \Delta n = (2) - (2 + 1) = 2 - 3 = -1 \] With \( \Delta n = -1 \), the equation becomes: \[ K_p = K_c (RT)^{-1} \] Finally, by inserting the values into the equation, we can determine \( K_p \): \[ K_p = 7.0 \times 10^{24} \left( 0.08216 \cdot 298 \right)^{-1} \]
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