Chapter 15, Problem 76AE

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Interpretation:

The mass of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ in the equilibrium mixture; initial mass of ammonia placed in the vessel and the total pressure in the vessel is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The equilibrium constant ( $K_{\text{p}}$ ) is used when reactants and products in a chemical reaction are gases. The numerical value of $K_{\text{c}}$ is generally different from $K_{\text{p}}$ .

(a)

To determine:

The mass of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ in the equilibrium mixture.

(b)

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To determine:

The initial mass of ammonia placed in the vessel.

(c)

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To determine:

The total pressure in the mixture.