If two equilibrium reactions with equilibrium constants K1 and K2, respectively, can be added together to yield an overall equilibrium reaction, the equilibrium constant for that reaction would be: O A) K1 x K2 O B) K1 / K2 OC) K + K2 D) K,1/2 x Ko x K1/2
If two equilibrium reactions with equilibrium constants K1 and K2, respectively, can be added together to yield an overall equilibrium reaction, the equilibrium constant for that reaction would be: O A) K1 x K2 O B) K1 / K2 OC) K + K2 D) K,1/2 x Ko x K1/2
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Transcribed Image Text:**Determining Overall Equilibrium Constants in Reactions**
When two equilibrium reactions with equilibrium constants (K1 and K2, respectively) are combined to yield an overall equilibrium reaction, it is crucial to determine the new equilibrium constant. The question provides multiple-choice options for what this overall equilibrium constant would be.
Options for the equilibrium constant:
- **A) K1 x K2**
- **B) K1 / K2**
- **C) K1 + K2** (Highlighted as the selected answer)
- **D) K1^1/2 x K2^1/2**
In standard chemical equilibrium practice:
- When two reactions are added together, the equilibrium constant for the overall reaction is obtained by multiplying the individual equilibrium constants of the reactions being combined.
**Correct Answer: A) K1 x K2**
This means that if we have two reactions with equilibrium constants K1 and K2, the equilibrium constant for the resulting reaction would be determined by multiplying K1 and K2 together.
The text and options are laid out as follows. Option C is incorrectly highlighted, and should logically be option A, considering standard equilibrium principles in chemistry.
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