The value of K, for N2(g) + O2(g) 2 2 NO(g) is 0.050 at a certain temperature. What is the value of K, for No(g) = '½ N2(8) + '½ 02(g) at the same temperature? O A) 4.5 O B) 0.025 O C) 4.5 x 102
The value of K, for N2(g) + O2(g) 2 2 NO(g) is 0.050 at a certain temperature. What is the value of K, for No(g) = '½ N2(8) + '½ 02(g) at the same temperature? O A) 4.5 O B) 0.025 O C) 4.5 x 102
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![**Chemical Equilibrium Constants (Kp)**
In this example, we are given a specific equilibrium reaction and associated equilibrium constant (Kp) and asked to determine Kp for a related but different reaction at the same temperature.
Given Reaction and Kp:
N₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2 NO(g) with Kp = 0.050
Question:
What is the value of Kp for the reverse reaction when:
NO(g) ⇌ (1/2) N₂(g) + (1/2) O₂(g)
To solve this question, we will use the relationship between the equilibrium constants of the forward and reverse reactions. For the first reaction provided:
\[
\text{Forward Reaction:} \quad N₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2 NO(g) \quad Kp = 0.050
\]
For the reverse reaction provided:
\[
\text{Reverse Reaction:} \quad 2 NO(g) ⇌ N₂(g) + O₂(g)
\]
The equilibrium constant for the reverse reaction is the inverse of the forward reaction's equilibrium constant:
\[
Kp_{\text{reverse}} = \frac{1}{Kp_{\text{forward}}} = \frac{1}{0.050} = 20
\]
Next, we must account for the coefficient change in the balanced equation provided in the question. The new reaction is:
\[
\text{Adjusted Reverse Reaction:} \quad NO(g) ⇌ \frac{1}{2}N₂(g) + \frac{1}{2}O₂(g)
\]
To find the equilibrium constant for this reaction, we must take the square root of the Kp value for the reverse reaction:
\[
Kp = \left( Kp_{\text{reverse}} \right)^{1/2} = \left( 20 \right)^{1/2} = 4.47
\]
Now we look at the provided options and choose the closest answer:
- A) 4.5
- B) 0.025
- C) 4.5 x 10²
- D) 1.0 x 10¹
**Answer:**
C) 4.5 x 10²
Explanation:
This discrepancy arises because the provided Kp values seem potentially inconsistent with what is standard practice](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fab59d09b-08ac-401f-9f5b-17ad88e0fb6d%2F1b247e96-c782-4456-ad69-f60df4258ca1%2Fwlb7aro_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Chemical Equilibrium Constants (Kp)**
In this example, we are given a specific equilibrium reaction and associated equilibrium constant (Kp) and asked to determine Kp for a related but different reaction at the same temperature.
Given Reaction and Kp:
N₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2 NO(g) with Kp = 0.050
Question:
What is the value of Kp for the reverse reaction when:
NO(g) ⇌ (1/2) N₂(g) + (1/2) O₂(g)
To solve this question, we will use the relationship between the equilibrium constants of the forward and reverse reactions. For the first reaction provided:
\[
\text{Forward Reaction:} \quad N₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2 NO(g) \quad Kp = 0.050
\]
For the reverse reaction provided:
\[
\text{Reverse Reaction:} \quad 2 NO(g) ⇌ N₂(g) + O₂(g)
\]
The equilibrium constant for the reverse reaction is the inverse of the forward reaction's equilibrium constant:
\[
Kp_{\text{reverse}} = \frac{1}{Kp_{\text{forward}}} = \frac{1}{0.050} = 20
\]
Next, we must account for the coefficient change in the balanced equation provided in the question. The new reaction is:
\[
\text{Adjusted Reverse Reaction:} \quad NO(g) ⇌ \frac{1}{2}N₂(g) + \frac{1}{2}O₂(g)
\]
To find the equilibrium constant for this reaction, we must take the square root of the Kp value for the reverse reaction:
\[
Kp = \left( Kp_{\text{reverse}} \right)^{1/2} = \left( 20 \right)^{1/2} = 4.47
\]
Now we look at the provided options and choose the closest answer:
- A) 4.5
- B) 0.025
- C) 4.5 x 10²
- D) 1.0 x 10¹
**Answer:**
C) 4.5 x 10²
Explanation:
This discrepancy arises because the provided Kp values seem potentially inconsistent with what is standard practice
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